Suggestions for Beautifying the Pronunciation of EFL Learners in Turkey

Müfit Şenel

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This paper firstly stresses that the importance of the spoken form of the language and for that reason foreign language learners should have correct and accurate pronunciation. Additionally, this paper consists of the presentation of the factors affecting the pronunciation of EFL learners in Turkey in language learning and teaching process and also it suggests some necessary techniques for the solution of these factors. Some suggestions are also given for how these techniques should be applied for.


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