TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION THROUGH PHONETIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES

Аннотация

This article explores the effectiveness of phonetic awareness activities in teaching English pronunciation to EFL learners. It focuses on how explicit attention to sound patterns, articulation, and stress through interactive and multisensory exercises can enhance learners' pronunciation skills. The study used pre- and post-tests, classroom observation, and student feedback to assess progress. Results show that phonetic awareness activities significantly improve students’ pronunciation accuracy and confidence in spoken English. Keywords: Phonetics, pronunciation, EFL learners, phonetic awareness, language teaching, articulation.