1. Academic Program

This lecture, tailored for junior-year students pursuing degrees in elementary education, delved into the theory and practice of teaching English pronunciation. The session covered a range of essential topics, including:

• Defining pronunciation and its role in English Language Teaching (ELT)

• Exploring the rationale behind explicit instruction in pronunciation

• Clarifying the concept of intelligibility as a practical goal in pronunciation teaching

• Discussing theoretical concepts such as segments and suprasegments

• Presenting a variety of instructional strategies and activities designed to enhance pronunciation teaching

The lecture aimed to equip students with a foundational understanding of both the theory and practical aspects of teaching pronunciation. By the end of the session, students were better prepared to embark on their journey toward becoming proficient and effective future educators.

This lecture is part of the first-half series on "Technology-Enhanced Primary English Learning" designed for junior and senior-year students aspiring to become teachers. During this talk, I covered several technical aspects, including:

• Conversational Agents (CA) empowered by AI technology

• Neural machine translation

• Creating learning spaces through Metaverse platforms

• A sample lesson demonstration in a classroom setting

The lecture aimed to empower students to creatively integrate various technologies into their English lessons. It provided insights into how technology can be harnessed to engage young learners in communicative language practice effectively.