Teaching Sounds in Interactive Ways: Engaging Techniques for Phonetic Mastery
Abstract
This article explores innovative, interactive strategies for teaching English phonemes. It discusses the significance of sound awareness in language learning, reviews interactive methods such as sound mazes, pronunciation games, digital apps, and drama-based techniques, and offers practical classroom applications. The aim is to enhance learners’ pronunciation, listening skills, and overall fluency through multisensory engagement.
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