English pronunciation training through the eyes of university graduates

Iga Krzysik; Halina Lewandowska

doi:10.1515/rela-2017-0017

Authors

Iga Krzysik Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Halina Lewandowska

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1515/rela-2017-0017

Keywords:

phonetics, training, survey, pronunciation, graduates

Abstract

The aim of the current study is to examine the program of pronunciation training and its implementation from a new perspective, which is that of MA graduates. The data were obtained from 65 graduates of the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań by means of an online survey. The research questions posed in the study explore the matter of taught models and varieties of English, materials, teaching, and opinions regarding the accent the participants received. By providing a new perspective on the teaching and learning of pronunciation the study might help university teachers to enhance the pronunciation courses in their institutions.

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