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Abstract
Teaching pronunciation through phonics-based activities has become an effective approach in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Phonics enables learners to understand the relationship between letters and sounds, while pronunciation instruction develops accurate speech production and intelligible communication. When combined through interactive classroom activities, these two components enhance learners' reading, listening, speaking, and spelling skills simultaneously. This article explores the role of phonics-based activities in teaching pronunciation, discusses their educational benefits, and presents practical classroom techniques for improving learners' pronunciation accuracy. The article concludes that integrating phonics into pronunciation instruction promotes greater communicative competence, learner confidence, and overall English language proficiency.
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