International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)
  Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 5 | Page No.: 140-142
The Strategies, Techniques, and Activities to Teach English Pronunciation with Minimal Pair Sounds Technique
Khadicha Tursunkulova Utkir qiziand Gulmira Juraboyeva Sherali qizi

Abstract:
The necessity to teach English pronunciation is increasing as improving communication skills are at the highest demand. However, most of the time, teacher are reluctant to teach pronunciation either not having enough knowledge in the field or not having adequate techniques to apply for teaching pronunciation. Especially, in the case of teaching pronunciation to the Uzbek students are both by far the most important and challenging due to some phonological reasons. This article attempts to analyze the available materials to teach English pronunciation in minimal pairs as distinguishable invaluable technique. Both pros and cons of applying minimal pairs to teach English pronunciation were analyzed and discussed. Top beneficial activities to teach English pronunciation in minimal pairs were given as useful activities to implement in the classroom.