Students´ views on the teaching of English pronunciation in Spain. A survey-based study

Abstract

[eng] Although the teaching of English pronunciation has changed a great deal in the last decades (the materials and techniques used have altered, the type of activities have changed from simple drills to exercises with a more communicative purpose), has the role of pronunciation in EFL classes in Spain actually changed? What do the current Spanish students learning English really think? This project aims at analysing the views of 26 Spanish students of English belonging to different levels proficiency, regarding their answers in a questionnarie on several topics, such as the time devoted to pronunciation in their EFL classes, the error correction by teachers or the role of pronunciation in their textbooks. This paper intends to be a contribution to the teaching of English pronunciation in Spain, a field that is rather neglected is compared to other areas, such as grammar or vocabulary.