Category:Phonology

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Teaching or learning pronunciation requires at least some knowledge of applied phonology. Phonology refers to the general sound system of a language (how sounds are organized in the language), while phonetics deals with more specific sounds and how they are produced. Teachers will benefit from some basic knowledge of both fields. Learners can benefit from basic knowledge of how the sounds are made, but of course, without the linguistic jargon. Here are some starters for teachers.