Abstract:Nowadays,with the rapid development of globalization process,more and more interdisciplinary talents are needed to meet the needs of the society.

Meanwhile,English becomes the universal language.A large number of non-native speakers are using English not only for work,but also for other practical purposes,such as traveling,playing computer game,etc.Teaching pronunciation is an important part in English language teaching.In the learning of pronunciation,students will know more about English in the use of communication.However,there are many schools which don’t pay attention to it and neglect the importance of teaching pronunciation.This problem needs to be solved as soon as possible.This paper discusses the situation of teaching pronunciation in English language teaching and tries to expose some problems in teaching pronunciation in China covering the range of all stages of English education before university and make some suggestions to improve the present situation of teaching pronunciation.

Key words: pronunciation、teaching、factor、improvement、methods

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Introduction-5

Chapter one  The importance of teaching pronunciation-5

Chapter two  The analysis of the current situation of phonetic English teaching-7

Chapter three  The problems of teaching pronunciation in English language in the present situation in China-9

3.1 The problems in China’s pronunciation teaching-9

3.1.1 Teaching arrangement-9

3.1.2 No apparent effect-10

3.2 The effect of learning pronunciation embodies in several aspects-10

3.2.1 Listening ability-10

3.2.2 Difficulty in reading-11

3.2.3 Ability on identifying and producing sounds-12

3.2.4 Modern teaching method-13

Chapter four  The factors of causing the present situation in English teaching-14

4.1 Inaccurate orientation-14

4.2 English teachers’ deficiency-14

4.3 Inaccurate focus-15

4.4 Dialects’ influences-16

4.5 Students’ differences-16

Chapter five  Suggestions for improving teaching pronunciation-17

5.1 Needs of improvement-17

5.2 Systematic teaching plans-18

5.3 Appropriate plans-19

5.4 Combination of oral and written test-20

Conclusion-21

Notes-21

Bibliography-22

Acknowledgements-23