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Jin, Zhu-yun – TESL Talk, 1982
Explains three elements of English that are particularly difficult for Chinese students to learn: the use of articles, which has no equivalent in Chinese; expression of tense, for which there is no Chinese equivalent; and the concepts of time, locality, and direction inherent in English usage of prepositions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Chinese, English (Second Language), Form Classes (Languages), Interference (Language)
Avery, Peter; And Others – TESL Talk, 1987
The sound system of English is described in all its complexity, from the relationship between spelling and pronunciation to the rules of connected speech, focusing on the methods and rationale of teaching pronunciation of English, particularly to English as a second language learners. (CB)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Consonants, Distinctive Features (Language), English (Second Language)
Avery, Peter; And Others – TESL Talk, 1987
Reviews common pronunciation problems experienced by learners of English as a second language who are native speakers of Vietnamese, Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Greek, and Punjabi. (CB)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Cantonese, Consonants, English (Second Language)
