How many times do you use the phonemic chart, or phonemes, in lessons? If you don’t use them much, what are the reasons behind it? If you do use them, what do you think are their benefits for your learners?

Whichever is your stance, we think you’ll agree that whilst phonemic transcription and phonemic symbols can be very helpful tools to the English teacher, using them in lessons can be daunting to both teachers and students. Watch to learn about five ways to use phonemic transcription in lessons more effectively and confidently, and learn more about the issues teachers and learners can face along the way.

If you would like to know more about teaching with phonemes after watching Ruben’s latest blog, why not head to ETpedia Pronunciation – a book packed full of 500 ideas, techniques and information about pronunciation teaching.

 

Useful references

Erasmus, G. & Hughes, J. (2023). ETpedia Pronunciation. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media

Hancock, M. (2019). ‘Muscle, mind, meaning, memory: pronunciation teaching’. English Teaching professional, 122. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media.

Hancock, M. (2020). ‘IPA: symbols of power?’ Modern English Teacher, 29 3. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media.

Horrigan, M. (2006). ‘Colourful phonemes’. English Teaching professional, 42. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media.

Newton, C. (1999). ‘Phonemic script – the pros and cons’. English Teaching professional, 12. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media.

Ostick, R. (2006). ‘Our phonemic friend’. English Teaching professional, 47. Shoreham-by-Sea: Pavilion Publishing and Media