Some conclusions….
² Interactive nature of web based exercises allows students to carry out different tasks in an autonomous and creative way,
² Students’ motivation increases significantly;
² Strengthening of learned concepts;
² Relationship between theory and practice can be clearly observed;
² Possibility to integrate Phonetics with other core classes through a significant approach;
²Listening, aural-oral activities are highly valued;

….and some food for thought
² Integrating technology in the Phonetics class assists students and instructors to fulfill an ample range of objectives.
² Technological tools- highly dependant on the instructor’s and learner’s expertise prove to be very reliable instruments that allow the combination of multiple skills, and the integration of different aspects of spoken language.
² The integration of different types of media not only benefits students in the development of L2 skills, but also allows the inclusion of alternative teaching strategies that help further those skills.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESOURCES Fletcher, C. 1990: Longman Pronunciation Dictionary Study Guide. Harlow: Longman
 Harmer, J. 2001: The Practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow: Longman
 Kelly, G. (2000). How To Teach Pronunciation. Harlow: Longman
 Ladefoged, P. 2001: A Course In Phonetics. Los Angeles: Harcourt
 Roach, P. 1999: English Phonetics and Phonology: A Practical Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
 Wells, J.C. 2000: Longman Pronunciation Dictionary


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