Unlocking pronunciation: Helping ESL students speak with confidence

In this episode of TEFL Unlocked, Luan and Mairead delve into the common pronunciation challenges ESL students face and effective strategies for teachers to address these issues.

They discuss the intricacies of pronunciation, including the importance of stress, the distinction between voiced and voiceless consonants, and practical teaching techniques such as minimal pairs and modeling.

The conversation emphasizes the need for teachers to maintain a natural speaking style and to help students feel comfortable with their accents while striving for clarity in communication.