Relatore Chiar mo Prof. Graziano Serragiotto Correlatore

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Corso di Laurea Magistrale 
(ordinamento ex D.M. 270/2004) 
in Scienze del Linguaggio 
Tesi di Laurea 
A Study on Teaching English 
Pronunciation in Primary 
Schools in Italy
Relatore 
Chiar.mo Prof. Graziano Serragiotto 
Correlatore 
Chiar.mo Prof. Paolo E. Balboni 
 
Laureanda 
Susanna Modesti 
Matricola 834414 
Anno Accademico
2014 / 2015 

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Abstract 
This thesis discusses the teaching of English pronunciation in primary schools in Italy. The 
first part presents some theoretical aspects: the importance of pronunciation, the factors that affect 
the learning of pronunciation, the characteristics of young learners, the difficulties that Italian learners 
may have and the situation regarding English language teaching in primary schools in Italy. The 
second part of the thesis presents the results of a case study carried out in three public primary schools 
of the Veneto region. The purpose is to provide an overview of how English pronunciation is taught 
and give an outline of the opinions and the perceptions of the teachers and the pupils about this topic.

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Acknowledgements
I would like to thank my supervisor Prof. Graziano Serragiotto for his guidance, 
encouragement and good advice. Furthermore, I would like to thank the teachers and the children for 
their time and willingness to participate in the study. 
 
 

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