Teaching Pronunciation & CAP (Computer-Aided Pronunciation)

Περίληψη

Pronunciation teaching is an area receiving a great deal of attention worldwide in different languages. The present study was undertaken in this intriguing area of linguistics and is in relation to the educational scene in Cyprus. It concerns public secondary schools, i.e. Gymnasia. The purpose of this study was to investigate views and practices in the area of English Language Teaching (ELT) with respect to Pronunciation Teaching. Results showed that pronunciation is generally undermined by teachers, most of whom view it as the least important o f all skills. The final part of the paper discusses practical applications and suggestions on using new technologies in the classroom to practice pronunciation, following current research in the area that proves its effectiveness in pronunciation instruction.