Naslov
Authentic materials in teaching pronunciation to young learners

Autori
Anja Knezović

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Ocjenski radovi, diplomski rad, diplomski

Fakultet
Učiteljski fakultet

Mjesto
Zagreb

Datum
11.07

Godina
2014

Stranica
41

Mentor
Andraka, Marija

Ključne riječi
authentic materials; pronunciation; young learners; pronunciation features; motivation

Sažetak
This thesis is about authentic materials and their use in teaching pronunciation of English. The aim of this work is to present a different approach to teaching pronunciation to young learners. By using authentic texts, such as songs, nursery rhymes, etc., pronunciation features are explained and defined to learners using an interesting and motivating approach. After having completed the activities, this thesis attempted to investigate learners’ attitudes and reactions towards the use of authentic materials in English class. The examinees were second and third grade learners at Dr Ivan Merz Primary School. In both classes authentic material was presented (nursery rhymes and a song) and accompanied with a few follow-up activities. After the activities learners were given a short survey which provided information about their attitude and opinion about authentic materials, their interest and motivation for learning pronunciation through authentic materials.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija, Filologija

POVEZANOST RADA