1. Pygmalion
Written By: George Bernard Shaw
Presentation By: Jackie Gibbs

2. The Myth

3. Pygmalion and Galatea
Pygmalion- Greek sculptor from
Cyprus
He was disgusted by some local
prostitutes, and lost all interest in
women; he saw them as flawed creatures
He dedicated his time to creating a sculptor of a
woman (ironically) named Galatea
It was thought that he wanted to correct the flaws
he saw in women

4. Pygmalion and Galatea
After he finished his creation
he fell in love with her
He would caress her, kiss her,
bring her gifts and decorate
her in jewelry
He fell in love with something
that could not return it

5. Pygmalion and Galatea
He went to the temple of
Aphrodite and asked for Galatea
to be real
Aphrodite sent a signal of three
flames shooting up from the
offering Pygmalion burnt
When he returned to his studio,
the statue was alive

6. Phonetics

7. What is it?
Phonetics: the study and classification of speech sounds

8. Pronunciation
Western philologists and linguists studied grammar and
vocabulary much longer than pronunciation;
grammar and vocabulary were better understood by most
language teachers than pronunciation.
wasn’t systemically studied until the beginning of the 20th
century.

9. Two Approaches to Teaching
Intuitive-imitative approach: (Used mostly
before the 19th Century) The learner listens
and imitates sounds and rhythms without the
intervention of stated information.
Analytical-linguistic approach: Utilizes
information and tools, such the phonetic
alphabet, charts, and other aids for listening,
imitation and production. (Ex. The
phonograph)

10. Higgins’s Method- Direct
Gained popularity in the 1800’s
and early 1900’s
pronunciation is taught through
intuition and imitation (like
through a teacher or recording)

11. Quick History

12. The Reform Movement
Part of the 1890’s Reform
Movements
Influenced by Henry Sweet,
Wilhelm Viëtor and Paul Passy
These men est. the Phonetic
Alphabet which was/is used
internationally.
Henry Sweet
Wilhelm Viëtor
Paul Passy

13. International Organization Standards
The spoken language is primary and should be taught first
The findings of phonetics should be applied to language
teaching
Teachers must have solid training in phonetics
Learners should be given phonetic training to establish good
speech habits

14. Modern Day
The goal of pronunciation is to not make learners sound like
native speakers of the English language, but to not reduce their
ability to communicate.

15. Fin