Developing Pronunciation Teaching for International Intelligibility: Insights from Hong Kong English

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Jim Y. H. Chan Margaret M. Lo

Developing Pronunciation Teaching for International Intelligibility

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Insights from Hong Kong English

Jim Y. H. Chan, Margaret M. Lo

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Multilingual Matters
10 February 2026

ELT: teaching theory & methods; ELT: speaking & pronunciation skills

Equips readers to develop an intelligibility-oriented approach to pronunciation teaching suitable for any second/foreign language or Global Englishes setting.

This book offers principled guidance for practitioners and researchers on developing a feature-based approach to teaching English pronunciation, with a focus on intelligibility within communicative contexts. Using Hong Kong English as a case study, it facilitates teachers and students in critically exploring English intelligibility within their own sociolinguistic and educational contexts and questioning the perceived importance of native speaker pronunciation.

The book examines curricula, assessments, teaching materials, teacher perceptions, pronunciation teaching strategies and corrective feedback practices, and develops a contextualised approach to pronunciation teaching that prioritises key features affecting understanding, particularly in World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca settings.

Discussion and inquiry tasks in each chapter make this ideal for trainee teachers and teacher educators, while researchers will find valuable tools to explore intelligibility-oriented approaches in diverse contexts.

By: Jim Y. H. Chan, Margaret M. Lo
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781836682721
ISBN 10: 1836682727
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jim Y. H. Chan is a Lecturer in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences at Newcastle University, UK. His research explores World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, Teaching English as an International Language, multilingual education, language attitudes and collaborative online international learning. Margaret M. Lo is an independent scholar and teacher educator specialising in English language education. Her work focuses on critical literacy and critical pedagogy, engaging with sociopolitical theories of teaching and inclusive classroom practices.

Reviews for Developing Pronunciation Teaching for International Intelligibility: Insights from Hong Kong English

This much-needed book details a groundbreaking and innovative approach to pronunciation learning and teaching. This method, while based on a local variety of English, considers local and global communicative needs. It presents a pedagogic framework for integrating an intelligibility-oriented approach to pronunciation into classroom practice. English teachers world-wide will find it immensely valuable. * Andy Kirkpatrick, Professor Emeritus, Griffith University, Australia * This volume will make a fascinating read for anyone interested in new orientations to pronunciation and its teaching in relation to World Englishes and English as a lingua franca. While focusing on the Hong Kong context, its comprehensive but highly readable coverage of the theoretical background and its original perspective will resonate widely. * Jennifer Jenkins, Emeritus Professor, University of Southampton, UK *