Mark Hancock: IPA - Symbols of Power?
Phonemic symbols – we love them or hate them, but often for the wrong reasons. For some, they are symbols of an elite accent which is not our own. But there is an alternative way of viewing them which is less prescriptive and more tolerant of accent variation. From this angle, they can be symbols of empowerment.
Our next DT Open webinar will be with Mark Hancock, author of 'Pronpack' series and `Pronunciation Games’. In this talk, Mark will look at Phonemic symbols. Phonology is an important component of the Dip TESOL. This webinar will be followed up with a Q&A and info session about the DT Dip TESOL on which Mark is a guest expert.
