ENCOURAGING A FLEXIBLE TONGUE
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Abstract
This presentation highlights innovative pronunciation strategies to practice tongue movements and word stress. Five creative and learner-centered strategies will be explained and practiced with the goal of developing a “flexible tongue” to improve pronunciation ability in beginning and intermediate learners.
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