Poll: Is it a good idea to teach beginners intonation?
Is it a good idea to teach beginners intonation?
Poll Stats
This Poll:
- Votes: 488
- Comments: 6
- Added: September 2004
Comments:
it is a good idea to teach beginners intonation .when they master english it is very difficult to change them
It is not just a good idea; as an essential part of English it should be a must. It is very hard to delearn a wrong intonation later.
Intonation is probably best learned passively, when amongst native speakers.
I think only a brief mention should be given to intonation when learning English, as it doesn't make a HUGE difference to the meaning on a sentence (emphasis only), unlike some other languages which have very similar-sounding words and intonation completely affects the meaning.
I has regretted because my ESOL teacher didn't teach me intonation. Finally, for 11 years in U.S.A. I know what is intonation.
arvin
it is a good idea to teach beginners intonation .when they master english it is very difficult to change them