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  • Marcia R Pinheiro Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss9.234

    Abstract

    We have identified serious problems involving transliteration and phonemic teaching, and we then suggest that we do not make use of the IPA or transliteration when teaching English. We present a draft of a method that makes use of our ears and knowledge instead.

    Author Biography

    • Marcia R Pinheiro

      RGMIA, PROz

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    Published

    2014-09-01

    How to Cite

    Pinheiro, M. R. (2014). A Revolutionary method of teaching English as a second language. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 2(9), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss9.234