COMMON PRONUNCIATION DIFFICULTIES FACED BY ESL LEARNERS AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM

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  • Khakimova Nargiza Khayrilloyevna Asia International University

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https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

ESL pronunciation, intelligibility, segmental features, suprasegmental features, pronunciation teaching strategies

Abstract

This article examines common pronunciation difficulties faced by ESL learners and explores effective instructional strategies to address them. Focusing on both segmental and suprasegmental features, it highlights the role of explicit instruction, communicative activities, and teacher support in improving learners’ intelligibility and spoken communication skills.

 

 

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2025-12-18 — Updated on 2025-12-19

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Vol. 4 No. 11 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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COMMON PRONUNCIATION DIFFICULTIES FACED BY ESL LEARNERS AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(11), 2241-2245. https://doi.org/10.55640/ (Original work published 2025)

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