English Diphthongs for English Learners: The Same but Different.
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| Title: | English Diphthongs for English Learners: The Same but Different. |
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| Authors: | Lems, Kristin1 |
| Source: | Illinois Reading Council Journal. Spring2026, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p51-53. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Second language acquisition, Phonetics, Graphemics |
| Abstract: | The article takes a look at English diphthongs and how they are handled when teaching English language learners. It cites several English diphthongs, including Long A, Long I, Long E, Oy, Au, Long O, R controlled long E, R controlled long A and R controlled long U, with some of the ways they can be spelled. Examples of Spanish words that match or are close to the sounds of English diphthongs are presented. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
| Abstract: | The article takes a look at English diphthongs and how they are handled when teaching English language learners. It cites several English diphthongs, including Long A, Long I, Long E, Oy, Au, Long O, R controlled long E, R controlled long A and R controlled long U, with some of the ways they can be spelled. Examples of Spanish words that match or are close to the sounds of English diphthongs are presented. |
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| ISSN: | 1082555X |
