Jeremy S. Chambers
Temple University
Jeremy S. Chambers is an in professor at Temple University. He has been in Japan for over 10 years and has focused on language learning and improving student ability to write argumentative research. His own studies have involved pronunciation and phonetics, learner development, learner autonomy, and teaching research skills.
Sessions
Teaching the Why of English Oral and Aural Skills
Language learning is a wonderful thing to undertake, but there is always a struggle when it comes to output. While there is a school of thought that says we should preserve the unique accents non-native speakers have, there still is a desire among some to have more of a "native" pronunciation. This presentation will look at ways in which you can help the Japanese English learner better understand why listening/speaking is a challenge for them.