Das Hör- und Aussprachetraining in einer mehrsprachigen Umgebung: Die Ausspracheschulung in Algerien als Beispiel

Abstract

Listening and Pronunciation Instruction in a Multilingual Context: Pronunciation training in Algeria as a case study

Training related to pronunciation in a multilingual environment is increasingly important and remains topical. Social developments and resulting changes make the main reason. In this article, multilingualism and training in the field of pronunciation are the main avenues of exploration. I consider it important to emphasize the impact of phonetic training on multilingualism characterizing Algerians who learn Deutsch as a foreign language. This analysis also attempts to deal with the aspect related to the means likely to reduce phonetic difficulties in the context of teaching/learning of Deutsch as a foreign language in an Algerian context. For all of the reasons mentioned in this article regarding the influence of the source languages on the pronunciation of Algerian learners of German, it is necessary for teachers to take appropriate measures with regard to the selection of appropriate pronunciation exercises and other adequately planned activities for pronunciation instruction. Another basic requirement for teachers is that they should adhere to the standard pronunciation rules when communicating with their learners. Competent teachers are and remain the best role models. They should not only have sufficient phonetic, phonological and prosodic knowledge of German and speech training skills, but their correct pronunciation should serve as a model for learners. In Algeria, teachers should have in-depth knowledge of the phonetic formation of the source languages (Algerian, Arabic, French, Berber, English). They should identify their learners' interference and difficulties arising from source and target phonetic pronunciation.