The Importance of Teaching Intonation to Greek Learners of English

The intonation of Modern Greek (MG) is in many ways different to the intonation of English (Ε) (specific examples are given from both languages) and improper use of the intonation of Ε results in serious or less serious problems in communication. Ιn other words, some intonation choices appear to be more crucial than others. Nevertheless, even when communication problems appear, an unexpected intonational choice makes the utterance sound non-Ε and the Greek speakers' speech stigmatised. Therefore, Greek learners of English should aim at achieving high performance at all levels, including intonation, as this is the best and safest way to ensure successful communication in E at all times. The present paper is also cοncerned with materials, methods, as well as techniques of intonational teaching. (Special emphasis is given in the use of the laryngograph)