The Importance of Teaching Pronunciation to Efl Learners
Keywords:
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), learner’s objective, stressAbstract
This article discusses the importance of the pronunciation of words in English on the example of the research and findings of many linguists. In addition, experience has shown that by improving the pronunciation of words, language learners have a greater opportunity to professionally develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in English. The article concludes with tips for language learners and educators on what to look for in pronunciation, as well as useful exercises and sets for learning a foreign language, as well as English quickly and easily.
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