Tools for teaching pronunciation online: Online, mobile apps, and other tools (SP 21) by Suzanne Franks https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e Made with wonder en-us 2021-03-18 15:39:04 UTC 2023-02-23 01:25:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Suzanne's example. The following website was recommended by a former EIL 488 student, Stephanie Welch. suziweb https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1326159952 "I'm not sure about for pronunciation teaching, but for some outside help that students can use for extra practice is an app/website called italki. This app lets you talk with native speakers of the target language." (Stephanie, Spring 2020)]]> 2021-03-18 15:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1326159952 HowJsay timothyhigunjang https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366197946 This website provides Standard English/British pronunciation of pretty much any word you can think of. I think it is a helpful tool to give an idea of how a word can be pronounced by native English speakers. Granted, this is just one dialect of English, but it is a place to start. ]]> 2021-03-30 00:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366197946 Pronuncian app mjkim10 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366404096 This is an iphone/ipad app that specifically provides American English pronunciation practice. It gives the pronunciation for all of the sounds in the English language and has a section where learners can record (but does not save the recording) and practice their pronunciation (in words and sentences). A learner also inputs their native language for the app to translate any English words or sentences that a learner may not understand. The focus is mastering native-like pronunciation in individual sounds.
Here is a link to the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pronuncian-english-pronounce/id1436241871]]> 2021-03-30 02:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366404096 YouGlish ejun2 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366409010 This free website allows you to type in a word or a phrase and it pulls up a video of a native speaker saying that word/phrase. There are 16 other languages (besides English) as well. Beneath the video, the website provides tips on how to help with your pronunciation and further suggestions (these seem like general comments, but the examples I saw mention word stress and intonation). 
https://youglish.com/]]> 2021-03-30 02:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366409010 SpeechAce adetutufab https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366442867 SpeecAce is a learner friendly software and that can easily be used by English language beginners (lower proficiency users) to learn pronunciation. Speech Ace analyzes learner's voice and compare learner's pronunciation with that of an expert provided by the software, tell learner where the learner is wrong. The learner can then correct him/herself by comparing his/her pronunciation with the expert's own. The software also shows the correctness of a learner on syllable, phoneme and quality of the pronunciation.
https://www.speechace.com/


]]> 2021-03-30 02:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366442867 Tandem francescolagioia2 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366462617 This is a language exchange app for mobile phones. It has a website too. As Italki, it's good for outside help and to talk to native speakers of any languages around the world, with the big advantage that you can talk to other people for FREE. Usually you help other people with your language while you receive help in their language. You can set the age, the language and even the countries you are interested in reaching (let's say, you only want to be exposed to American English). I highly recommend this app, I always found interesting people who helped me with English and Portuguese (the languages I was trying to improve).]]> 2021-03-30 02:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366462617 English Accent Coach ryncorr https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366600504 This app/website is a high-variability phonetic trainer. It plays English vowels and consonants pronounced by different speakers, asks you to choose which vowel or consonant was pronounced, and then gives feedback on your answers. It trains listening rather than pronunciation, but improvements in perception sometimes result in improvements in production. It is not so much for teaching as it is learner-based, but it could possibly be used as a supplement to class material. It also teaches English IPA symbols!
EnglishAccentCoach.com]]> 2021-03-30 03:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366600504 Forvo zaimat2 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366630436 I thought this was interesting because it is something I didn't even know existed. It is a pronunciation dictionary, you can listen to how words are pronounced by people from around the world. There is even an application specifically for kids that is filled with language learning activities for them. ]]> 2021-03-30 03:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366630436 Beelinguapp lisacd2 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366760247 Beelingapp is a language learning app the offers texts in two languages. L2 learners can read in their L2 and reference their L1 for support. This is a good app to use for reading and listening but also pronunciation with the provided audio of native speakers. The app is free, and there is a premium option that offers readers more choices and flexibility in switching among languages. Despite it being free, there are a lot of texts the readers can choose from. ]]> 2021-03-30 05:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366760247 Say It: App for English Pronunciation https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366772149 I stumbled upon this app that I thought was pretty cool. You can record your own voice and it will give your a visual soundwave representation. You can also compare these visuals with native pronunciation. There are also lists of words that show the IPA transcription and which syllables are stressed and unstressed. These app is free for basic use but has in-app purchases. 
https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/pronunciation/9780194270007?cc=jp&selLanguage=ja ]]> 2021-03-30 05:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366772149 ELSA https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366784141 ELSA (English Learning and Speaking App) is free, highly rated pronunciation app that is available on the apple store, and google play. According to the website, this app helped 90% of people pronounce more clearly,  68% of people speak more easily, and 100% of people feel more confident. I think the confidence part is especially important because when a language learner is confident they are more susceptible to learning. The app itself is simple, easy to navigate, and cute/eye catching. 
https://elsaspeak.com/en/]]> 2021-03-30 05:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366784141 Luciano lvazquez0075 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366786842 ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) This appt is interesting because you can download it on your phone for easy access. It offers a speaking test with detailed results and scores. The AI software lets you have a conversation with the computer and get quick feedback. It has a free 7-day trial version, and the prices range from $0.99-$99 for in-app purchases. The app helps smoothen out the pronunciation and speak more neutrally. The instructions and feedback can be displayed in 30 different languages.
ELSA - Speak English fluently, easily, confidently



 


]]> 2021-03-30 05:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366786842 Youdao angelinayao75 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366914422 This app was originally just a dictionary, but now it has many new features for English learning. For pronunciation specifically, it allows you to listen to utterances from authentic movie clips (natural English) and read after them. After that, you can post and contrast your audio with the original one. The app will show you which words in the sentence were mispronounced. Users can see all the posts and comment on them. It updates new sources every day, which keeps the learning process fun. This app is very use user-friendly since it doesn’t require any phonology knowledge to start. Besides, the app provides a great amount of free listening sources with mini quizzes. As listening is helpful for oral production, it makes the app even more beneficial.
Link to App Store: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/youdaodict/id491854842?l=en&mt=12]]> 2021-03-30 06:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1366914422 FluentU https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367052816 Hello everyone. When I used to teach conversational ESL in Puerto Rico, I found out of this tool called "FluentU" which provides authentic conversational videos and simulations for students to expand their vocabulary and develop their pronunciation skills transversally. It is not available for free, and I believe is a bit pricy, but I've been told that the authenticity of the materials are good. You can do a 14 day trial for free. 
https://www.fluentu.com/ 

-Karla (she/her/ ella) ]]> 2021-03-30 07:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367052816 Speak-Practice your English mikakomasuda717 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367318313  This is an app designed by SpeakEasyLabs that helps learners have spoken conversations to practice their pronunciation. Learners can converse with virtual characters and get instant feedback on how clear their speech is. There are different topics of conversation that could be relevant to the learners, such as job interview practice, TOEFL prep, travel, ordering food, business English, and so on. It also teaches real-world English such as slang and idioms. The downside is that it is available only for iOS, but it's completely free!  
https://apps.apple.com/kh/app/speak-practice-your-english/id1181737552]]> 2021-03-30 09:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367318313 Google's pronunciation feature furkann91 https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367482542 Google’s pronunciation feature helps you pronounce tricky words just directly from the search results. All you have to do is type “How do you pronounce” followed by the words you want help with. Google will show you how to pronounce the word with audio. You can even use your phone’s mic to practice the word.]]> 2021-03-30 10:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1367482542 Minimal Pairs Worksheet Generator akathleensantos https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368220759 This website can create tree worksheets from minimal pairs that can be used in class activities. The words used in the minimal pairs are customizable so the vocabulary level can be adjusted.

]]> 2021-03-30 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368220759 IPA Reader https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368582096 I sometime have hard time reading some ipa symbols, and this website helped me a lot with ipa!

http://ipa-reader.xyz/

-Asma Kim]]> 2021-03-30 15:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368582096 IPA https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368596639 One website I have used in the past to help learn sounds (according to the IPA) is IPAchart. it has both the vowel tract and full chart including, clicks, affricate, ejectives, and implosives. I also like Pink Trombone for visualizing the vocal tract. It produces a steady sound, that you can modulate not only the frequency of but also affect with the different articulators in the mouth.

https://www.ipachart.com

https://dood.al/pinktrombone/

-Drew Howard]]> 2021-03-30 16:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368596639 My suggestion is the website called “Sounds of speech” by the University of Iowa. They provide explanations of speech sounds in English, Spanish, and German. There is also an app. caio_albernaz https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368745544 soundsofspeech.uiowa.edu


]]> 2021-03-30 16:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368745544 ListeningDrill (app) https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368762413 This app helps learners practice their listening skills by using authentic clips, such as TED Talks.  There is a script that scrolls in real-time, 

Navigating it is not very user-friendly, but it breaks down the language really nicely.  Users can slow down the speech and block certain words.  Users can bookmark phrases and review them later, and you can isolate words and look up their meaning into your L1.   You can upload your own videos, as well, but I didn't try to see what it does, exactly.  Another negative is that it seems to be only available on Apple products.

(Quinn Bilyeu)]]> 2021-03-30 16:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1368762413 rewordify https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1394203688 This is maybe more for younger students, but it might be helpful for older students, too. This site lets you cut and paste text into it and then it provides an easier version with more common synonymes for the more advanced words. The substituted words are highlighted and you can click on them to see the original harder words and learn more about them.

Kathleen Morgan ]]> 2021-04-08 03:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/suziweb/izgmke9r9klc3f1e/wish/1394203688