Instruction on pronunciation learning strategies : research findings and current pedagogical approaches

Since the late 1980s, pronunciation has played a prominent role in the foreign/ second language classroom. Recently, under the influence of the growing attention to language learning strategies and instruction, pronunciation instructors have devoted more attention to teaching learners the strategies that can contribute to their improvement in pronunciation. The purpose of this Report is to examine the literature on language learning strategies and strategy training, with a specific focus on pronunciation. This Report concludes with a pedagogical lesson grounded on the literature reviewed. The main goal of the lesson is to facilitate students’ pronunciation learning through strategy training and practice.