Pedagogical Challenges in Teaching Pronunciation to ESL Learners through Communicative Language Teaching

Abstract

Generally, the teaching of pronunciation is not given the required place in the language learning process and no effective methods are applied to pronunciation learning in Pakistani institutions. The purpose of this study is to bridge this gap by investigating the behaviours of adult ESL learners in pronunciation class while learning it through different strategies. This study has discussed pedagogical challenges in English pronunciation through CLT at the Intermediate level. The sample of this study is first year’s students of Post Graduate College for Women Samundri. The tools of interview and observation were used to collect the data. The collected data was analyzed using the qualitative method. The study, finally, presents the effects of strategic learning in pronunciation class. Based on the study, some suggestions have been given for teachers, educationists, and further studies on the area. The findings of this study would be hopefully significant from the perspective of pedagogical challenges related to pronunciation teaching.