Haptic Pronunciation Teaching (HaPT)

Developed by Bill Acton, colleagues and students since 2008

Snapshot of HaPT, version 4.5 (no longer available)

• Teaches just the basics of pronunciation, the essentials.

• Key sounds and pronunciation techniques are taught using touch and gesture (on video or “live” in class,)

• Used regularly in class and in homework so what is taught is learned and integrated into speaking and conversation.

• The videos can do the basic teaching or you can teach them, yourself.

• Little or no previous training in phonetics required.

• Easily adapted for students of any age or English ability

• Uses touch and movement to enhance learning and recall of new pronunciation and vocabulary and encourage fluent, confident speaking.

• In-class, regular correction of pronunciation is easier

• Regular practice (in class and out of class) is essential.

• Homework assignments for all modules are provided.

Haptic Pronunciation Teaching (HaPT) Basic Videos (version 4.5) - These will give you a general idea of how the KINETIK method developed. (They will be replaced shortly.)