PRONSIG - The Inseparability of Reading and Pronunciation

Reading and speaking are widely considered separate skills, however, this contradicts findings that successful reading depends on having a reliable phonological repertoire. (Dehaene, 2009., Walter, 2008)

The perceived separation of the speaking sub-skill of pronunciation from reading means that students’ phonological awareness is not fostered alongside their reading skills. When students encounter new words while reading, they are forced to either guess the pronunciation and/or draw upon their L1 as a guide. With each repeat encounter, their  false internal pronunciation is reinforced, perhaps with L1 influence.

In this talk, we will explore these links and discuss how to better support our students to develop greater pronunciation awareness when reading.

Dehaene, S. (2009). Reading in the brain: The new science of how we read. Penguin Books

Walter, C. (2008). Phonology in Second Language Reading: Not an Optional Extra. TESOL Quarterly. 42. 455-474.

Speaker:

Mike Budden

Mike Budden lives in Berlin and is originally from Australia. He is Delta-certified and has 10 years' experience teaching English and German and is also a qualified high school music teacher.
 

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