Teaching Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation in EAL Contexts (TESO 1249)

Students are introduced to the theory, instructional methodology and resources for the teaching of listening, speaking and pronunciation skills to adult English language learners. Students will explore key concepts and strategies and tools to develop listening and speaking-focused activities, lessons and assessment tools appropriate for a range of language learning levels and contexts. Students will also develop foundational skills in teaching and assessing English pronunciation.
Course code: TESO 1249
Credits: 1.5
Length: 20.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=TESO&number=1249
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Additional Information

  • English phonetics and phonology (introduction to segmentals, suprasegmentals)
  • Pronunciation errors/error correction
  • Speaking and Listening: process, purposes, activities & strategies
  • Stages of a speaking and listening lesson
  • Assessing listening, speaking and pronunciation
  • Tools and resources (including technology) to develop speaking, listening & pronunciation skills

1. Actual curriculum products / artifacts created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments; and

2. A successful interview with the TESOL Coordinator or delegate; and

3. A critical written reflection that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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