Poll: Is it a good idea to teach beginners intonation?

Is it a good idea to teach beginners intonation?

Yes, it is.
Maybe.
No, it isn't.

Votes: 355
Comments: 6
Added: September 2004

Comments:

arvin - 10th February 2006 16:57
it is a good idea to teach beginners intonation .when they master english it is very difficult to change them
 
arvin - 10th February 2006 16:57
it is a good idea to teach beginners intonation .when they master english it is very difficult to change them
 
Virve - 25th January 2007 09:22
It is not just a good idea; as an essential part of English it should be a must. It is very hard to delearn a wrong intonation later.
 
Eric - 28th February 2009 02:31
Intonation is probably best learned passively, when amongst native speakers.
 
Statuess - 2nd November 2009 10:11
I think only a brief mention should be given to intonation when learning English, as it doesn't make a HUGE difference to the meaning on a sentence (emphasis only), unlike some other languages which have very similar-sounding words and intonation completely affects the meaning.
 
Tuan - 25th January 2010 00:35
I has regretted because my ESOL teacher didn't teach me intonation. Finally, for 11 years in U.S.A. I know what is intonation.
 
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