OD Resource 10 - Multilingual Students’ Oral Communication in English - Shelby BrobergThis resource is a training module designed to enrich understanding about oral communication of multilingual clients with first languages other than English. This online module is developed for training communication centers’ consultants on the key concepts related to English pronunciation, but can be used by Comm 101 instructors and other faculty who work with multilingual students. Users will gain an informed perspective on accented speech and be introduced to research-based techniques to support the multilingual students they work with in improving the understandability of their English speech. The module includes information, activities, and prompts for reflection on topics such as comprehensibility, accentedness, intelligibility, segmental/suprasegmental features of English pronunciation, and client-consultant interactions for a successful consultation. While the module is designed with multilingual clients in mind, it is helpful for understanding speech by speakers from all linguistic backgrounds to enhance their linguistic skills and verbal delivery. This module has been piloted by communication center consultants and revised for content, accessibility, and audience engagement. It is widely accessible to all educators to provide them with ideas to promote equitable and inclusive education to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
