Ep121. Teaching Pronunciation: Myths, Methods, and Mastery

Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Jul 1, 2025 · 15m

In this powerful season opener, Mike pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—aspects of language learning: pronunciation. Far beyond dry drills and endless phonetic charts, this episode takes you deep into the heart of what pronunciation really means for teachers, learners, and anyone who’s ever worried about “sounding foreign.”

👉 Are you a teacher afraid to correct a student’s accent?

👉 Are you a learner who’s rehearsed words over and over so Siri can finally understand you?

👉 Do you wonder if “perfect” pronunciation is even necessary?

Then this is…