BALIC Phonology First Day

Welcome to BALIC Phonology!

BALIC Introduction to Phonology

Instructors: Ms. Carole Franki and Ms. Kim Gonzalez

Welcome to BALIC Phonology!

We are both very excited to be working
with you all over the next eight weeks!

Poll

What area of American English pronunciation do you, personally, find the most difficult?

• vowel pronunciation

• pronunciation of some consonants

• word or sentence stress

• reducing or contracting words or sounds

• linking words

Poll

Which areas do you think will be the most challenging for your students? (You may select more than one.)

• vowel pronunciation

• pronunciation of some consonants

• word or sentence stress

• reducing or contracting sounds or words

• linking words

Open Ended

What is your previous experience or background in phonology? (university studies, previous teaching, etc.)

Open Ended

What do you hope to learn from this eight-week course?