Teaching Stress to ESL Students

Authors

  • Gazi Shahadat Hossain Assistant Professor, Dept. of English Language and Literature, Premier University, Chittagong
  • Sawsan Tarannum Lecturer in English, Centre for University Requirement Courses (CENURC), IIUC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12253

Keywords:

ESL

Abstract

In English conversation, people use their voice as a complex instrument. As they use sound systems of their languages, their pronunciation usually produces infinite variations of meaning. This variation made by stress on particular syllable or word creates confusion in the minds of the ESL (English as a Second Language) students in identifying the correct meaning of the word. So it is essential for ESL students to be familiar with English stress pattern. This essay will highlight the meaning and role of stress, the ways of raising awareness among the students and the techniques of teaching it in the classroom.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12253

IIUC Studies Vol.6 2010: 123-132

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Published

2012-10-19

How to Cite

Hossain, G. S., & Tarannum, S. (2012). Teaching Stress to ESL Students. IIUC Studies, 6, 123–132. https://doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12253

Issue

Vol. 6 (2010)

Section

Articles - English Section

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