Changing Contexts and Shifting Paradigms in Pronunciation Teaching

What is it about?

This is a description of how second language pronunciation teaching is changing from a focus on phonological accuracy to a consideration of the importance of intelligibility and the impact of social factors (identity and World Englishes) on pronunciation development.

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Why is it important?

This paper frames the special issue of TESOL Quarterly, of which I was editor. The special issue is one of the more influential publications on pronunciation during the 2000-2010 decade. This paper, and the special issue, changed the pedagogical and research discussion on pronunciation.