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Grammar and Linguistics > Help!! Need techniques for correcting phonetic problems
Help!! Need techniques for correcting phonetic problems
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chiara72
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Help!! Need techniques for correcting phonetic problems
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Hi
I am finishing my phonology assignment for my TESOL and am trying to find techniques for fixing phonetic problems of a learner. I �m using a Sri Lankan lady as my learner and I think her most obvious problems are with using /d/ instead of /t/. However, I can �t find any corrective excercises on the web and my papers due tonight!! Can anyone reccomend a website?
thanks
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16 Jun 2009
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Apodo
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I �m not sure about corrective techniques, but the most obvious difference between /d/ and /t/ is that /d/ is voiced and /t/ is not.
With a hand or finger placed lightly on the throat over the laryx you will be able to detect a vibration when forming /d/, but there will be no vibration for /t/.
The position of the tongue is similar for both.
Voiced Unvoiced (These are some of the consonant sounds which are in pairs)
d t
b p
v f
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16 Jun 2009
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Jayho
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Hi Chiara 72
This is a common problem experienced by South East Asian learners.
You can find info on exercises here:
and
Cheers
Jayho
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16 Jun 2009
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chiara72
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Thankyou, both of you, that was a great help! |
16 Jun 2009
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Spagman63
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To make the /d/ sound the tongue is farther back in the roof of the mouth.The /t/ sound is closer to the teeth. Have your s feel where the tongue is in her mouth. You may have to have her open her mouth and have a look inside. lol Make sure she has brushed her teeth first. I often have my Ss watch me and where my tongue is. Make up sentences with only one of those sounds then see if she can replicate it. Maybe for /d/ you could have her read: Don �t do as I did. Do as I have done. Something like that. Okay? GL
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16 Jun 2009
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