Date of Graduation

Spring 5-20-2016

Document Type


Degree Name



School of Education


International and Multicultural Education (IME)

First Advisor

Luz Garcia


There are currently many Chinese speakers studying and working in the United States. Some of them find English pronunciation to be very challenging. The Guidebook is meant to be a tool for the teachers of Chinese speaking ESL students. English language instruction in China is often teacher centered, with the instructor lecturing and students taking notes. Most classes do not focus on communicative skills. Different language groups often vary in terms of which English sounds they find difficult to pronounce. Vowel sounds have been identified as a particular challenge for Chinese speaking students. The front-vowels in English are the focus of the guidebook. The lessons are designed with common errors of Chinese speakers in mind. Each target sound is compared and contrasted with another sound. The two sounds are sounds that are often confused by Chinese speakers. The lessons are meant to be taught in a communicative format. Interaction of students and use of the target sounds are emphasized throughout the Guidebook.