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Why EFL Teachers in Japan Avoid the IPA: Survey Findings and Practical Implications.
| Title: | Why EFL Teachers in Japan Avoid the IPA: Survey Findings and Practical Implications. |
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| Authors: | Kappler, Scott |
| Source: | Language Teacher; Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p3-9, 7p |
| Subject Terms: | Phonetic transcriptions, Teacher attitudes, Pronunciation, Foreign language education, Teaching methods |
| Geographic Terms: | Japan |
| Abstract: | The article investigates why the International Phonetic Alphabet is underused in Japanese EFL classrooms, finding that teachers perceive it as complex and unsupported, often relying on katakana instead. Topics include teacher beliefs and practices, benefits and barriers of IPA use; and alternative pronunciation teaching methods. |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
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