ENGLISH Pronunciation, Intonation and Accent Reduction for ARABIC Speakers

"What helps Arabic speakers most to improve their sound in English?" This guide was written by a teacher, for teachers, coaches and advanced students. It is rich in content and is focused exclusively on answering that question…what helps them the most?
The solutions are not always the same for English language learners (ELLs), because each one brings a different set of challenges from their first language. Pronunciation teachers and accent coaches benefit greatly from understanding not only the sound system of English, but also some things about their students' first language, Arabic. What teachers and students should work on depends on the similarities and differences between our two languages’ sound systems. It’s these differences that cause accent or comprehensibility problems.
This guide outlines the interference points between Arabic and English. There is a big difference in the function of vowels in our two languages and the roles they play in shaping words, stress patterns, rhythm and intonation. Once you understand how American English and Arabic sound systems compare, you’ll understand better what to teach, how to teach it and why to teach it.
Learn how the sound systems of English and Arabic compare. Find out where pronunciation teachers and accent coaches should focus their energy and effort to improve their students’ sound in English. Discover new ways to teach your students how to articulate challenging vowel and consonant sounds. Hear why initial and final consonant clusters are so difficult for Arabic speakers and how to teach them. Read about soundprints, a term coined by the author to describe spoken English words, and get the most effective tools for teaching English stress and rhythm.
Learn exactly what Arabic speakers need to do differently to ensure that their English listeners fully understand their message. Try out new and unique practice activities that are physical and engaging. Get a whole new perspective on accent and pronunciation!
Peggy Tharpe has been teaching ELLs for decades, specializing in pronunciation, accent, and fluency since 2007. She has a Master’s degree in TESOL and Bachelor’s in Education. Hear this veteran teacher's insights into what helps Arabic students achieve their pronunciation, accent, and fluency goals in English.
This is an essential resource for pronunciation teachers, accent coaches and advanced English students who want to break through their own teaching and learning barriers. Read it from cover to cover and incorporate Peggy’s strategies, activities and resources into your own action plan!