DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2021.v09i04.005

Pages: 130-137

We all know that English is an international language. The modern world is dependent on this language. All sorts of communicative activities are based on English language. English language has taken an important place in world education. But it is difficult to teach Standard English pronunciation in the secondary school level in Bangladesh. It is a matter of regret that most of the school level learners in our country are not taught English pronunciation and, hence, it is overlooked. A good number of teacher in our country are not aware of the significance of teaching pronunciation and its impact on effective communication. Pronunciation is an integrated and integral part of second or foreign language learning since it directly affects learners’ communicative aptitude as well as enactment [1]. Now-a-days, communicative language teaching (CLT) has been introduced at the secondary level, students should be more interactive and communicative in speaking and writing skills. English education has already been expanded in a massive way due to the establishment of various educational institutions all over the country. The students in our country are eager to learn English because they have understood that English is the subject which has appeal all over the world in every area. It has special demand in job market also. The standard pronunciation of any language is a beauty and an essential part that makes a balance in understanding the people of its speakers. The students who are learning English language in secondary level especially in ELT classroom are supposed to be the future teacher of our country. The aim and purpose of this article is to identify the problems and difficulties of teaching and learning English pronunciation regarding reading and communicating among the secondary level students in Bangladesh.