The Mirroring Project: A Pronunciation Instruction Approach for In-class, Online, Group or Individual Pronunciation Instruction

Presented by Colleen Meyers, teacher educator, UMN (retired), and Suzanne McCurdy, UMN

L2 learners often identify pronunciation as one of the largest obstacles to being understood, especially in this environment of mask-wearing and remote technology. What can we do to support our students in achieving a more user-friendly pronunciation?
This interactive workshop introduces an approach known as mirroring, in which L2 learners identify a model and practice “being” the person whom they have chosen. The presenters introduce the approach and guide teachers step-by-step through the implementation of the approach with their learners, whether the setting is online, in-person, with groups, or tutoring individuals.

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Marsha Chan and Randy Rightmire, Co-coordinators
Patryk Mrozek, Assistant Coordinator