1.Which accent do we have to teach?
2.
2.How good is “good” in terms of language
instruction? What is the threshold of the
“acceptable standard” of so-called good English pronunciation?
3.
3.Do we allow individual variance for individual
learners of English? If not, how
do we establish the standard? Where is the standard? If yes, how far can English
pronunciation (of a certain accent) be
deviated and still be recognized as an “acceptable”
accent?
4.
4.Is it a mission impossible to have pronunciation
“learned” or “taught” naturally
(after the so-called critical period) ?