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slaqdog
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 Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:59 am Post subject: L1 Interference |
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A long time ago I had a book which had a chapter on each of the major languages and detailed the typical L1 interference- grammar and pronunciation mistakes. Now (in my old age staring at an unopened beer bottle from my wheelchair in the dunnutingteflretirementhome because I lack the strength to reach for it) I find myself wondering;: What was that book called?
Any ideas on this or similar publications? Any web materials? I miss that book and want it again |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: |
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 Learner English by Michael Swan?
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If you are on a CELTA course or similar EFL course, then this is a very useful book. It runs through the various interference problems you might encounter when teaching students of various L1 backgrounds. It methodically runs through the various english vowel and consonant pronunciation issues each learner might have, and extends its analysis into all areas of grammar, stress, intonation, vocabulary and culture. Even if you're not on a course and you have a multi-L1 class, then this acts as a reference guide for helping you to profile students and understand their potential learning difficulties with
English. The book is split into various native language sections. Within each of these there is an analysis of that language form and how it differs from English. Various difficulties peculiar to each language are then given in reference to learning English. An invaluable guide especially when teaching students where the teacher has no knowledge of their mother tongue.
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slaqdog
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:13 am Post subject: Many Thanks! |
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You are a star I feel the strength coming back I can open the bottle now.
Seriously -Thanks |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:25 am Post subject: |
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^ Don't mention it. Cheers.  |
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dmb
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:38 am Post subject: |
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| Teaching English Pronunciation by Kenworthy. Part two goes into pron difficulties for different nationalties. |
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Jyulee
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I believe the Headway Pronunciation series also indicate which sections would be useful to which nationalities. |
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Jizzo T. Clown
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Teaching pronunciation is pointless anyway. As soon as they leave the classroom they revert back to their old ways again.  |
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Jyulee
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| To a point I'm with you, I suspect that pronunciation is something far better learnt in the real world... |
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slaqdog
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:05 am Post subject: |
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THNX DMB from Lawrence
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Jyulee
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:08 am Post subject: |
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slaqdog
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:10 am Post subject: |
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| Yes |
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Jyulee
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:12 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah |
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slaqdog
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: |
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| message to myself- dont drink and type |
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