MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Recognizing Difficulties of English Pronunciation and How to Teach Them
Abstract
Pronunciation is an essential aspect of learning the English language. However; how do we teach students sounds he/she cannot hear? This research-based presentation will explore techniques teachers can use in classrooms to aid students with their pronunciation. This will show speech-language pathology pronunciation techniques altered to fit an ESL classroom.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation
Primary Audience
College/University ESL Programs
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/organizer
Gabrielle Martineau, University of Southern Maine
Biographical Statement
Gabrielle Martineau, BA Communication and Sciences Disorders, is an accelerated MA TESOL student as the University of Southern Maine.