THE USE OF THE MINIMAL PAIRS TECHNIQUE AS A REMEDIAL METHOD FOR TEACHING PRONUNCIATION

Аннотация

This paper discusses one of the most effective techniques for enhancing the pronunciation of English language learners: the minimal pairs technique. This approach can significantly aid learners in distinguishing between English sounds, as subtle differences in pronunciation can lead to significant changes in meaning potentially leading to misunderstandings among speakers. By engaging with minimal pairs, learners can develop their auditory discrimination skills, allowing them to recognize and produce sounds more accurately. This technique not only helps improve individual sound articulation but also builds learners' confidence in their speaking abilities. Furthermore, the article explores various activities and exercises that educators can implement in the classroom to effectively use minimal pairs, including listening drills, repetition practices, and interactive games. Keywords: Minimal pairs, sounds, listening drills, repetition practices, pronunciation Abstrakt Ushbu maqola ingliz tilini o‘rganayotganlar uchun talaffuzni yaxshilashning eng samarali usullaridan biri — paronim so‘zlar texnikasini muhokama qiladi. Ushbu yondashuv o‘quvchilarga ingliz tilidagi tovushlarni farqlashda sezilarli darajada yordam berishi mumkin, chunki talaffuzdagi nozik farqlar ma'no o‘zgarishlariga olib kelishi mumkin, bu esa so‘zlashuvchilar o‘rtasida tushunmovchiliklarga sabab bo‘ladi. Paronim so‘zlar texnikasini qo‘llash orqali o‘quvchilar eshitib farqlash qobiliyatlarini rivojlantiradilar, bu esa ularga tovushlarni aniqroq tanib olish va talaffuz qilishga imkon beradi. Ushbu texnika nafaqat tovushlarni to‘g‘ri talaffuz qilishga yordam beradi, balki o‘quvchilarning ingliz tilidagi nutq qobiliyatiga bo‘lgan ishonchini ham oshiradi. Bundan tashqari, maqolada o‘qituvchilar sinfda paronim so‘zlar texnikasidan samarali foydalanish uchun amalga oshirishi mumkin bo‘lgan turli mashg‘ulotlar va mashqlarni, jumladan, eshitish mashqlari, takrorlash amaliyotlari va interaktiv o‘yinlarni o‘rganadi. Kalit so‘zlar: Paronim so‘zlar, tovushlar, eshitish mashqlari, takrorlash mashqlari, talaffuz https://scientific-jl.com 1 3 6 45-son_1-to’plam_May -2025 ISSN:3030-3621 Ta'lim innovatsiyasi va integratsiyasi