https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde Short Articles en-us 2018-01-30 14:53:14 UTC 2025-10-27 06:46:45 UTC hello@padlet.com billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226110086 This article explains the features of connected speech and the author suggests ways of practicing connected speech in the classroom. (10 Mins)]]> 2018-01-30 14:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226110086 billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226118181 In this article the author discusses the relationship between listening skills and connected speech. He also introduces a writing-to-speaking activity which raises students awareness of the features of connected speech. (10 Mins)]]> 2018-01-30 15:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226118181 billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226132883 Drilling for listening? I've never thought of that before. In this very short article the author Mark Hancock discusses the importance of using authentic listening texts in the classroom. (5 Mins)]]> 2018-01-30 15:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226132883 billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226143210 This article has a humorous way at looking at some common mispronunciations. Minimal pairs practice with sentences instead of short words, now there's a great idea. The author also suggests some warm-up exercises before pronunciation practice. (15 mins)]]> 2018-01-30 15:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226143210 billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226578165 Difficult to teach? Difficult to learn? John Hughes addresses some of the debates surrounding the teaching of pronunciation. There is a questionnaire at the end of this article. You could do this with your partner. (10 mins)]]> 2018-01-31 14:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226578165 billy19 https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226584143 This is a short article on how to teach and practice word stress. There is a copy of a board game on the last page. (5 Mins)]]> 2018-01-31 14:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/billy19/nn29waisjkde/wish/226584143