SOUNDS IN ACTION: English Pronunciation Worksheets

Abstract

Sounds in Action: English Pronunciation Worksheets is a collection of activity sheets for upper-intermediate and advanced students of English, designed to help them improve their pronunciation through meaningful practice. The material focuses on words that learners often find challenging and places them in real-life contexts, making pronunciation work more practical and engaging. It aims not only to develop accurate pronunciation but also to build vocabulary through relevant examples. The resource is a compilation of various practice tasks that can be used by teachers as supplementary material in a pronunciation course or by students for self-study. It should also be noted that the worksheets focus on British English, the only exception being Worksheet 28 (addressing selected differences in pronunciation between British and American English). All accompanying audio recordings are available for download from the publisher’s website. To make full use of the resource, we recommend that the students practise reading the sentences provided in the activities aloud and engage in discussions about the topics presented in the examples. In a classroom setting, teachers are encouraged to prompt students to ask additional questions to further drill the pronunciation of the challenging words. Additionally, students could explore scenarios in which a given expression may be used. This approach goes beyond pronunciation practice and enhances students’ ability to use the language in context.