Lesson 5 Enhancing Pronunciation through Phonemes and Phonetic Teaching Methods

Exercise 3: Phonics Method Presentation Prepare a short presentation on the phonics teaching method assigned to your group. Include the following information:

• Explanation of the method
• Benefits of the method for enhancing pronunciation skills
• Any potential limitations or challenges of the method

Exercise 4: Phonics Practice Practice pronouncing the following words/sentences using the phonics teaching method(s) of your choice. Pay attention to the specific pronunciation challenges provided.

1. Challenge: Consonant blends

Word: "Strength"

Phonetic breakdown: ____________

Practice pronouncing the word focusing on the consonant blends.

2. Challenge: Vowel sounds

Sentence: "Sheep in the green field"

Phonetic breakdown: ____________

Practice pronouncing the sentence emphasizing the correct vowel sounds.

3. Challenge: Word stress

Word: "Photograph"

Phonetic breakdown: ____________

Practice pronouncing the word stressing the correct syllable.

Exercise 5: Resource Exploration Research and find online resources, apps, or interactive exercises that focus on improving pronunciation through the phonetic method. Explore the resources and answer the following questions:

• What resources did you find?
• How did you use these resources to practice your pronunciation?
• Did you find them helpful? Why or why not?

Thank you for your attention!