Pronsig

Pronunciation Special Interest Group of IATEFL. We are all volunteers!

The Pronunciation SIG (PronSIG) is an IATEFL interest group for teachers especially interested in pronunciation and its relationship with other language skills, particularly listening. We give teachers the opportunity to exchange ideas about methodology and materials, discuss theoretical and practical matters, and work on the interdependence of pronunciation and other areas of language learning.

29/08/2026

📢 August Blog Post | Rethinking pronunciation feedback through speech recognition

What makes pronunciation feedback genuinely useful for learners?

Inspired by Carol Johnson and Walcyr Cardoso’s webinar, From Feedback to Learning: Integrating Speech Recognition in Pronunciation Teaching and Assessment, this month’s PronSIG blog explores the role of feedback in pronunciation teaching and learning.

The post looks at why confirmative feedback can matter just as much as corrective feedback, and, importantly, what speech recognition technology can add to the way we teach, assess and learn pronunciation.

Read the August blog post here:
https://pronsig.iatefl.org/pronunciation-feedback-speech-recognition/

25/08/2026

And the winner is… Marcela Danowski!

Congratulations to Marcela Cecilia Danowski from Argentina, winner of the PronSIG Materials & Activities Award!

Her winning proposal, “From Theory to Sound: Collaborative Pronunciation Podcasts in Teacher Education,” brings pronunciation theory to life through collaboration and creativity.

Congratulations, Marcela! 🎉

23/08/2026

In our latest IATEFL PronSIG Podcast, host Mike Budden sits down with renowned pronunciation expert Adrian Underhill for a fascinating conversation about pronunciation, learning, and a lifetime in teacher development.

From the development of his influential phonemic chart and Sound Foundations to the ideas that continue to shape pronunciation classrooms today, Adrian reflects on what really helps learners develop their spoken English.

This episode goes far beyond sounds and symbols.

You’ll hear Adrian explore:

✨ why pronunciation is a physical skill
✨ the limitations of relying only on “listen and repeat”
✨ how muscular awareness can help learners discover sounds for themselves
✨ connected speech, mindful practice, performance and improvisation
✨ why joy and curiosity matter in language learning
✨ his journey through teacher development, IATEFL and PronSIG

It’s a rich conversation for anyone who teaches English pronunciation, speaking or listening.

🎧 Ready to rethink the way you teach pronunciation?

Watch or listen to the full conversation now.
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22/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our PronSIG webinar today, “From Feedback to Learning: Integrating Speech Recognition in Pronunciation Teaching and Assessment”, with Carol Johnson and Walcir Cardoso.

It was a fascinating session exploring how speech recognition technology can support pronunciation teaching, learner feedback and classroom assessment.

Thank you to Carol Johnson and Walcir Cardoso for sharing their research, classroom insights and practical ideas with the PronSIG community and thank you to everyone who joined us!

Want more opportunities to explore pronunciation teaching, listening, research and professional development?

👉 Become a PronSIG member!

As a member, you can enjoy:

📖 Free access to Speak Out!, our biannual journal featuring articles and reviews on pronunciation and listening
🎙️ Free PronSIG webinars
🤝 Discounts on selected face-to-face workshops and conferences
🌍 Our annual PronSIG event at the IATEFL Conference
🎓 Scholarship opportunities for PronSIG members

Ready to become part of a global community passionate about pronunciation in ELT?

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18/08/2026

🌍 CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
What does pronunciation teaching look like in today’s global workplace?
The IATEFL PronSIG Online Conference 2026 invites you to share your ideas, research and practice on:
🗣️ Intelligibility & comprehensibility
🌍 Global Englishes & ELF
🎯 Industry-specific pronunciation
💬 Accent, identity & inclusion
📚 Curriculum, assessment & more
🎤 Presentations | 🛠️ Workshops | 🖼️ Posters | 💡 Teachers’ Tips
📅 24 October 2026
⏰ 09:30–17:00 UK time
Submit your proposal by 14 September 2026.
👉 Full details & submission:
pronsig.iatefl.org/conferencecall2026/

14/08/2026

Free PronSIG webinar!

How can speech recognition help us teach and assess pronunciation more effectively?
Join us on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 1:00 pm UK time for our upcoming webinar:

From Feedback to Learning: Integrating Speech Recognition in Pronunciation Teaching and Assessment
with Carol Johnson and Walcir Cardoso.

This session will explore how teachers can use speech recognition to support pronunciation development, meaningful feedback, and classroom assessment.

Why should you join?
You’ll explore practical classroom strategies, see how speech recognition can support assessment decisions, and reflect on both the benefits and current limitations of using this technology effectively with learners.

If you are an English teacher, teacher trainer, pronunciation specialist, or ELT professional interested in pronunciation teaching, assessment, feedback, speech technology, or AI in language learning, this webinar is for you.
And the best part?
It’s free for everyone to attend!
Certificates of attendance are available to IATEFL members only.

🔗 Register now: https://pronsig.iatefl.org/integratingspeechrecognition/
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30/07/2026

✨ New on the PronSIG Blog!

How can we better support novice teachers in teaching pronunciation?

In this month's blog post, our PronSIG committee members share practical advice, classroom ideas, and words of encouragement for teachers taking their first steps in pronunciation teaching.

Whether you're a new teacher or mentoring one, you'll find plenty of useful insights and inspiration.

📖 Read the blog here: https://pronsig.iatefl.org/how-to-help-novice-teachers-teach-pronunciation/

27/06/2026

📖 New on the PronSIG Blog!

Our June blog post reflects on three key ideas from Rias van den Doel's thought-provoking webinar, Debating nativeness as a construct in pronunciation teaching.

We explore the ongoing discussion around the Nativeness Principle and the Intelligibility Principle, and consider how these perspectives can shape English pronunciation teaching in more critical and inclusive ways.

Read the blog here:
https://pronsig.iatefl.org/debating-nativeness-reflections-may-webinar/

We'd love to hear your thoughts and continue the conversation.

10/06/2026

Two exciting PronSIG opportunities are open now for IATEFL Conference 2027 IN Birmingham!

Are you ready to share your ideas, grow professionally, and take your work in pronunciation teaching further?
This is your chance to apply for a PronSIG award or scholarship and be part of a community that celebrates innovation, research, and practical classroom impact in ELT pronunciation.

Whether you have a brilliant pronunciation activity, worksheet, or classroom game to share, or you want to explore a new idea through classroom research, PronSIG has an opportunity for you.

If you are passionate about teaching pronunciation, pronunciation materials, classroom practice, teacher development, or research in ELT, this carousel is for you.

🔗 For full details, visit the PronSIG website - link :
https://pronsig.iatefl.org/scholarship2027/
https://pronsig.iatefl.org/award2027/
📩 Choose the opportunity that fits you best
⏰ Apply by 17 June 2026
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07/06/2026

Free PronSIG webinar alert!

Join us on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 1:00 pm UK time for ’s new free webinar:
“Fostering Prosodic Competence in EFL Learners through an Escape Game: Exploring Standard Trinidadian and Tobagonian English”with Frank Bardol and Jo-Anne Ferreira.

If you are an English teacher, teacher trainer, or ELT professional interested in pronunciation teaching, this is a session you will not want to miss.

This webinar explores prosodic competence and shows how an innovative escape game can help learners build awareness of rhythm, stress, and intonation in engaging, practical ways. 🗣️✨

Why should you register?
You will come away with fresh ideas you can use in your own teaching. Based on an action research study with Master’s students at the University of the Antilles, this session tackles one of the most challenging areas in ELT pronunciation: helping learners develop prosody in meaningful and interactive ways.

And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.

📣 If you care about pronunciation in ELT, teaching intonation, teaching stress and rhythm, or helping learners develop greater spoken confidence, this webinar is for you.

✅ Register now and save your place — link https://pronsig.iatefl.org/fostering-prosodic-competence/
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