Variables responsible for sub-standard pronunciation at intermediate level in pakistani context

Sadeeq Akbar, Imran khan and shams ul Islam
Page No: 
1433-1435

This piece of study aims at finding factors responsible for poor pronunciation in Pakistan. Unfortunately in Pakistan, it is not the way as should be because of various reasons which affect pronunciation to a great level such as; unawareness of sounds of kids at primary level by teachers which later leads them to poor pronunciation and also at tertiary level which is of course a major factor resulting into unsatisfactory speaking. Whether phonology is taught or not but sounds introduction must be made necessary at any level. It is also seen that ignoring input from natives and not exposing to media result in coarse pronunciation where speakers cannot satisfy their needs of communication. It is aptly understood that input and authentic listening of speaking is the primary need of correct pronunciation, however, learning English as a second language on the ground of L1’s sounds also deforms pronunciation to some extent

Download PDF: