Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Central Daylight Time (Not sure what time this is in your time zone? You can use Google or an online time zone converter. Make sure to adjust it to the two time zones you need to compare!)

Cost: There is no fee for this training, but your tax-deductible donation will support our tutor training program and literacy learners across Minnesota!

Presenter: Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy, PhD, has more than 20 years of experience in the adult EAL field. She has worked as a teacher educator and consultant in adult basic education and as an instructor at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota. Her interests include EAL teacher education for pronunciation instruction, language teacher cognition, and low-level adult immigrant and refugee learners.

Description: Effective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to focus on and how to seamlessly integrate them into their lessons. This session will help participants refine their pronunciation diagnostic skills, determine key pronunciation features to address, and explore practical ways to incorporate pronunciation instruction into everyday classroom activities.

Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio.

CEUs will be emailed to participants after the webinar, typically within 1-2 business days. Please note that if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session, we are unable to issue you CEUs or count your attendance towards a certificate.

If your schedule changes and you are no longer able to attend, please check our training calendar for other dates or video trainings. Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy is NOT currently available as a recording but is offered periodically. Please watch the calendar for upcoming dates.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Adult Education Tutoring requirements.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Volunteering in the Adult Education Classroom requirements.

Advanced registration required! Please click "Register" above. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. We may not be available if you request registration assistance immediately before or at the webinar start time.

Questions? Contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074.

Literacy Minnesota is committed to providing access for people with disabilities at our trainings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074 at least two weeks in advance.