Teaching Intonation on Questions.

Thompson, Susan

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ERIC Number: EJ508510

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Publication Date: 1995

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Teaching Intonation on Questions.

Thompson, Susan

ELT Journal, v49 n3 p235-43 Jul 1995

This paper examines current teaching models for intonation on questions, as exemplified in a range of published English-as-a-foreign-language teaching materials, and discusses one area of intonation on questions that is frequently neglected for teaching purposes: a falling tone on yes/no questions. Includes references. (JL)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Instructional Materials, Interpersonal Communication, Intonation, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Models

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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