On Saturday (9 September 2017), Laura Patsko will be giving a free 1-hour webinar for IATEFL about teaching pronunciation for English as a Lingua Franca |
What do learners of English need to sound like? Who do they speak to? Who needs to understand them? Who do they need to understand? In 2017, the answer to all these questions is probably not “native English speakers”. Linguists estimate that non-native speakers of English now outnumber its native speakers by at least 3 to 1 (Crystal, 2008), and approximately 80% of interaction in English worldwide takes place with no native speakers present (Beneke, 1991). What does this mean for our classrooms? This webinar will consider new pronunciation priorities and challenges for learners and teachers of English, including practical tips and activities.Saturday, September 9, 2017 3:00:00 PM BST - 4:00:00 PM BST
For more information and registration, go to https://events-emea1.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/875541554/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?sco-id=2523874326&_charset_=utf-8
