Christopher Hascall
Korea Defense Language Institute
About
Christopher Hascall obtained an undergraduate degree in East Asian international studies and a graduate degree in TESOL. Since completing a U.S. Fulbright fellowship in South Korea in 2016, he has been teaching in higher education in both Japan and Korea. Currently, Christopher teaches English communication and pronunciation to members of the ROK Armed Forces at the Joint Forces Military University’s Korea Defense Language Institute campus. Christopher is especially interested in the practical applications of phonological and phonetic research as they relate to accent modification and materials development.Sessions
Synchronous (Onsite) Bringing English vowels to life: Vowel instruction for Korean learners of English more
Sun, Apr 30, 09:00-09:50 Asia/Seoul
Though Korean contains less than half of the vowel sounds in the English language, the lion’s share of pronunciation instruction tends to go to consonants. This is understandable, as consonants often possess more obvious points of contact that are easier for uncertain teachers to surmise and convey to students. With the aim of stripping away this uncertainty that educators often cite as a barrier to teaching pronunciation, in this introductory workshop, we will examine the vowels that frequently pose a problem for our Korean learners of English, the reasons behind those problems, and clear ways of describing proper articulation. We will also gain hands-on experience as we go beyond ‘repeat after me’ and explore practical applications of oral, audio, visual and tactile techniques, activities, and cheats for teaching pronunciation that make learning not only impactful, but also enjoyable for our learners.