In an effort to continue sharing knowledge and innovative practical pronunciation materials and techniques, PronSIG urges teachers to apply for 2024 PronSIG Materials and Activities Award and submit a favourite pronunciation-based exercise, game, or worksheet of their own creation on any pronunciation feature.

What you need to do:

Share your activity plus the following written accompaniment: 

  1. Introduce yourself, your students (their L1 and language level) and state your objective for using the material/ worksheet etc. For instance, it could be to introduce and practice specific sounds or to raise awareness of stress. (200-250 words)
  2. Provide the worksheet, game or activity and provide step-by-step instructions for teachers to follow. (500 -1000 words)
  3. Evaluate your experience using the materials: what were its strengths and weaknesses? Did you see results faster than you expected? Did it highlight any surprising issues or bring unexpected challenges to you or your students? (750-1000 words)
  4. Conclude by making suggestions for who the materials might be particularly useful for, e.g. students of a particular L1 or age group. (200-250 words)

What the winning award applicants will receive:

  • A year long membership to IATEFL with PronSIG as their chosen SIG.
  • Entry into the PronSIG 2024 PCE either virtually or face-to-face in Brighton.
  • Publication of their worksheet, game or activity and the accompanying written evaluation in PronSIG’s bi-annual journal Speak Out!

How to apply:

Send the following:

  • your completed activity
  • your written evaluation (encompassing all four of the above steps)
  • your photo
  • your biodata (no more than 30 words).

to [email protected] by Thursday 21 June 2023 at 16:00 (UK time).

Please entitle your email: PronSIG materials and activities award application.

Good luck!