Inaccurate English Pronunciation: An Analysis of Factors and Effects

The study was conducted at Mozambique Island Secondary School, grade 12th. The main objective of this book was to analyze factors and effects affecting students’ inaccurate pronunciation in communication, since students, in Mozambique, students have been introduced to English Language from primary school, grade 6th to secondary school grade 12th, making 7 full years learning this global language. The study employed pragmatic philosophy, mixed approach and descriptive design. The findings of study shows that inaccurate pronunciation emerges through two educational factors, namely: Ignorance of teaching pronunciation in the classroom and lack of motivation for students to achieve accurate pronunciation. However, the book recommends that teachers should teach pronunciation to students for communicative purposes, and for such effect, the book also provides different methods, activities and procedures to help all teachers who want experience the success of their students in communication.