CAUSES OF STUDENTS' PRONUNCIATION ERRORS IN ENGLISH AND STRATEGIES FOR ELIMINATING THEM
Abstract
This article comprehensively studies pronunciation errors that affect communicative speech and their main causes, and shows methods for eliminating these problems. In addition, phonetic difficulties, the uniqueness of sounds in English, the influence of the native language, aspects related to stress and intonation are separately discussed and effective methods are recommended for improvement. As a result of the research conducted, the development of language skills is not only through regular exercises, but also through a conscious understanding of phonetic phenomena and a psychological approach.
Keywords
pronunciation, interference, vowels, prosodic errors, psychological and social factors, motivation, methods for improving pronunciation.
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