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Speaking & Listening Test Information - Students should be able to answer the questions at the level they last tested into, all those before it, and the next level up that they will hopefully test into. Give them enough practice so that they answer with good grammar and pronunciation.
Characteristic Difficulties with English for Speakers of Spanish
Pronunciation Guide – South East Asia (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese)
Activities for ESL Students - This website has useful information for all levels. It includes quizzes on grammar and vocabulary, listening and pronunciation practice, and VOA audio podcasts. It also has crossword puzzles and over 40 quizzes in bilingual languages.
Interesting Things for ESL Students - This website is full of exercises in grammar, pronunciation, listening, spelling, and vocabulary development for different levels. One heading lists “Easy Things for Beginners.” Other activities and exercises are not specified by levels but are generally intermediate.
Sounds of English - Good for pronunciation practice. Tips for teachers.
Speak English Clearly! - The Imitation Technique - Practicing English with the Imitation Technique will help reduce an accent and pronunciation problems quickly. It will also make listening to native speakers easier. Several lessons are available.
Pronunciation from Z to A (2018 Tutor Retreat)
Presented by Holly Dilatush, a former LVCA volunteer
PowerPoint Presentation
Correcting Pronunciation - South East Asian Edition (June 2018)
PowerPoint Presentation
Pronunciation (2017 Tutor Retreat)
PowerPoint Presentation
Strategies for Encouraging Students to Speak Outside Tutoring (handout)