Fall Workshop 2013
"Concepts and Methods for Teaching Pronunciation and Listening"
Presenter: Marsha Chan, The Pronunciation Doctor
Workshop Description: What does a language teacher need to know to teach pronunciation? The Pronunciation Doctor explained how an ESL teacher can prepare to help students speak more clearly. She enumerated essential concepts of spoken English, described basic oral language features, discussed fundamental instructional concerns, and demonstrated engaging activities. Participants practiced listening and pronunciation techniques, tools, exercises, and games. Participants left with a training framework drawn on current theory and practice as well as hands-on experience with numerous effective methods for lively and effective oral language learning.
Presenter: Marsha Chan, BA, MA, Stanford University, is Professor of ESL at Mission College in Santa Clara, California and owner-publisher-author at Sunburst Media. She is active in TESOL and CATESOL and is co-founder of TOP-IG (Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group) and TELL-IG (Technology-Enhanced Language Learning). She is well-known for her engaging seminars at regional, state, and international conferences. Her expertise includes pronunciation, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, distance education, and technology-enhanced language learning.
"Concepts and Methods for Teaching Pronunciation and Listening"
Presenter: Marsha Chan, The Pronunciation Doctor
Workshop Description: What does a language teacher need to know to teach pronunciation? The Pronunciation Doctor explained how an ESL teacher can prepare to help students speak more clearly. She enumerated essential concepts of spoken English, described basic oral language features, discussed fundamental instructional concerns, and demonstrated engaging activities. Participants practiced listening and pronunciation techniques, tools, exercises, and games. Participants left with a training framework drawn on current theory and practice as well as hands-on experience with numerous effective methods for lively and effective oral language learning.
Presenter: Marsha Chan, BA, MA, Stanford University, is Professor of ESL at Mission College in Santa Clara, California and owner-publisher-author at Sunburst Media. She is active in TESOL and CATESOL and is co-founder of TOP-IG (Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group) and TELL-IG (Technology-Enhanced Language Learning). She is well-known for her engaging seminars at regional, state, and international conferences. Her expertise includes pronunciation, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, distance education, and technology-enhanced language learning.