Phonetics as a Branch of Linguistics

Knowledge of the structure of sound system and its articulatory and acoustic characteristics is very important in teaching and learning foreign languages. The teacher has to know the starting point from which to begin teaching; he must be able to point out the differences between the pupil’s mother tongue and the language to be learnt. He should be able to choose adequate training exercises.
That’s why it is vital to know, at least, the basic principles of this science.

INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………….3
1. Phonetics as a Branch of Linguistics………………………………………….…5
2.Methods of Investigating the Sound Matter of the Language…………………..14
CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………...17
REFERENCE……………………………………………………………………..19