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English phonetics and phonology for Indonesian learners : theory and practice

English Phonetics and Phonology for Indonesian Learners: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive textbook designed specifically to address the pronunciation challenges faced by Indonesian-learners of English. The book integrates theoretical foundations of phonetics and phonology with practical classroom applications, offering a structured and pedagogically oriented approach to mastering English pronunciation. It begins with fundamental concepts such as the distinction between phonetics and phonology, articulatory mechanisms, and phonetic transcription, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), before moving into detailed discussions of English vowels, consonants, diphthongs, stress, rhythm, and intonation. Through systematic contrastive analysis between English and Indonesian sound systems, the book highlights predictable areas of difficulty and provides targeted exercises to improve accuracy and awareness. Beyond segmental features, the book explores suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation including syllable structure, word stress, sentence stress, connected speech phenomena, and intonation patterns-emphasizing their crucial role in intelligibility and fluency. It also addresses pronunciation teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, grapho-phonemic relationships, and varieties of English within the framework of English as a global language. Rather than promoting native-like pronunciation as the ultimate goal, the book advocates a pedagogical model that prioritizes intelligibility, communicative effectiveness, and learner confidence. Combining theory, research insights, and practical exercises, this work serves as a valuable resource for university students, teacher trainees, and English language educators in Indonesia.

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