INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH PHONETICS AND PRONUNCIATION

Abstract

Phonetics and pronunciation are among the most persistent challenges faced by learners of English as a foreign language. Learners often struggle with vowel length, stress patterns, intonation, and consonant clusters that differ significantly from their native language. Traditional teaching methods, while useful, frequently fail to provide sufficient practice in distinguishing and reproducing sounds. Translation, however, offers a unique pedagogical opportunity: by comparing native and target language phonetic systems, learners can develop awareness of sound differences and improve their pronunciation accuracy.