If you are interested in reading any of the background material that shapes my approach to teaching pronunciation, here is a list of the books and articles on my bookshelf. Most of these references are more suitable for teachers than students. If the articles are available for free online, I’ve included links. My favorites for each category are marked with an asterisk (*). As I continue my own learning, I’ll be adding to this list. If you know of any other great resources that aren’t listed here, please mention them in the comments! International English / English as a Lingua Franca Crystal D. 2003. English as a Global Language (2nd edn.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Jenkins J. 1998. ‘Which Pronunciation Norms and Models for English as   Read More

Although I try to keep my language as simple as possible and stay away from linguistic terminology as much as I can, there are some language terms that simply can’t be avoided in a discussion about pronunciation. I will be defining common terms here, and will be updating this page as I continue to introduce new topics on the blog, forums, and in the English Pronunciation Course. If there is a term that I have used that isn’t defined here, please mention it in the comments and I’ll add it to the list. Consonant: Every letter of the alphabet except for the vowels (A, E, I, O, U). Prefix: A beginning which can be added to a root word to change the root’s meaning or part of speech.   Read More