DEVO FALAR INGLÊS COMO UM NATIVO? CONCEPÇÕES SOBRE ENSINO/APRENDIZAGEM DA PRONÚNCIA EM LÍNGUA INGLESA

Abstract

Given that the English language is the second most spoken language in the world, it is imperative that we, speakers in expanding circle, know how to use it effectively, being able to express ourselves intelligibly, regardless of native language influences. In this article, we turn our attention to one of the elements that make up a good fluency in the target language: pronunciation, showing its importance in communication, which segmental and suprassegmental aspects affect it and what kind of pronunciation we should seek, thus aiming at contributing to the discussions in the area of ​​teaching and learning of foreign languages. This is supported by authors such as Kachru (1992), Smith (1992), Crystal (2003), Rajagopalan (2004, 2005), Field (2003, 2005), Lima (2009), Rodrigues (2013), among others. With regard to the methodology of this work, we used bibliographic research, through the descriptive and exploratory procedures. One of the highlighted discussions points out that motivation and ambition will help the student in his or her learning and pronunciation improvement. In addition, we conclude that there is no longer a commitment to learn a standard English or to seek perfection with a native speaker pronunciation, but a communicative competence that meets professional/personal demands must be sought.