SPA: Speaking, Pronunciation, and Autonomy
Change the way you teach speaking and pronunciation.
You will understand why speaking and pronunciation should be taught in tandem, know how to use Soundscripting to encourage learners to improve their spoken English independently, and have a clear idea of what actually matters when it comes to teaching pronunciation.
We walk you through all the steps.
Ready?
Change the way you teach speaking and pronunciation.
You will understand why speaking and pronunciation should be taught in tandem, know how to use Soundscripting to encourage learners to improve their spoken English independently, and have a clear idea of what actually matters when it comes to teaching pronunciation.
We walk you through all the steps.
Ready?
Change the way you teach speaking and pronunciation.
You will understand why speaking and pronunciation should be taught in tandem, know how to use Soundscripting to encourage learners to improve their spoken English independently, and have a clear idea of what actually matters when it comes to teaching pronunciation.
We walk you through all the steps.
Ready?
Discover how Speaking, Pronunciation, and Autonomy is helping both students and teachers around the world teach better, encourage autonomy, develop confidence, and dramatically improve their spoken English.
SPA includes a comprehensive curriculum with videos, tasks, task analysis, and reflection. Bottom-up CPD is a staple with LYE.
Module 0: Introduction to S.P.A
ROADMAP TO THE COURSE
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF THE COURSE
WELCOME VIDEO FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR, LEO
COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Module 1: The Current State of Speaking & Pronunciation in ELT
WHAT THE CURRENT STATE OF SPEAKING & PRONUNCIATION LOOKS LIKE
WHY SOME BELIEVE TEACHING PRONUNCIATION IS IMPORTANT
ANALYZING WHAT PRONUNCIATION TEACHING LOOKS LIKE
LOOKING AT HOW PRONUNCIATION TEACHING IS GENERALLY PRESENTED TO LEARNERS
HOW COURSEBOOKS DEAL WITH PRONUNCIATION AND IT IT HELPS OR HINDERS LEARNER EXPERIENCE
REFLECTION TASKS ASKING YOU IF PRONUNCIATION TEACHING IS EFFECTIVE OR INEFFECTIVE
Module 2: What is Soundscripting?
INTRODUCING SOUNDSCRIPTING
WHY SOUNDSCRIPTING IS A REASONABLE TECHNIQUE TO INCORPORATE INTO PRONUNCIATION TEACHING
WHERE SOUNDSCRIPTING COMES FROM
RESOURCES FOR USING AND APPLYING SOUNDSCRIPTING IN YOUR LESSONS AND CLASSROOMS
Module 3: Why Use Soundscripting?
WHY WE ADVOCATE FOR USING SOUNDSCRIPTING IN OUR CLASSES
LOOKING AT HOW WE CAN TRAIN OUR STUDENTS TO USE THE APPROACH
FOSTERING LEARNER AGENCY THROUGH SOUNDSCRIPTING
REFLECTING ON THE GOAL OF IMPROVING SPEAKING AND PRONUNCIATION SKILLS AND THE TEACHER’S ROLE IN DOING SO
Module 4: The Theory behind Soundscripting
LOOKING AT THE THEORY BEHIND SOUNDSCRIPTING
DISCUSSING THE FUNDAMENTAL GOALS OF PRONUNCIATION TEACHING
ANALYZING PRONUNCIATION TEACHING INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH SEGMENTALS AND SUPRASEGMENTALS? WE LOOK AT THEIR ROLES IN PRONUNCIATION TEACHING
BASED ON THIS, WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF PRONUNCIATION TEACHING?
Module 5: Applying Soundscripting
MODULE 5 IS THE “ESSENCE” OF THE COURSE
WE LOOK AT THE 4 HORSEMEN OF SOUNDSCRIPTING
WE ANALYZE HOW EACH HORSEMAN APPLIES TO SOUNDSCRIPTING
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO INTEGRATE EACH HORSEMAN INTO YOUR LESSONS
WE ASK YOU TO DESIGN ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS USING THE HORSEMEN
YOU’RE ABLE TO COMPARE YOUR LESSONS THE DESIGNS OF OTHER TEACHERS IN THE COURSE
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME UP WITH OTHER WAYS THAT SOUNDSCRIPTING CAN BE ADAPTED
Module 6: Soundscripting in Other Teaching Contexts
SOUNDSRIPTING IS A VERSATILE AND TRANSFERABLE APPROACH, AND IN THIS MODULE WE LOOK AT ITS OTHER APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING:
BUSINESS ENGLISH
TEACHING ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)
TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP)
TEACHING ENGLISH FOR EXAMS
USING SOUNDSCRIPTING IN STUDENT PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS
