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CONTENTS

Introduction 1
Chapter I. Introduction to the course of theoretical phonetics 4
1.1. Phonetics as a Branch of Linguistics 4
1.2. The Importance of Phonetics as a Theoretical Discipline 13
Conclusion on used chapter I 17
Chapter II. Territorial varieties of English pronunciaton 17
2.1. Phonetics and its Connection with Social Sciences 17
2.2. Theories of Teaching Pronunciation in Current TEFL / TESOL Practices 23
Conclusion on used chapter II 27
Conclusion 28
Bibliography 29

Introduction

A resolution “On measures on further improving system of studying foreign language” was signed on 10 December 2012. According to resolution, foreign languages, predominantly English language, will be taught in all schools of Uzbekistan from first classes as game plays. From the second class, the alphabet, reading and grammar will be taught. From 2013/2014 academic year, special topics, especially technical and international specialties, at higher educational establishments will be conducted in foreign languages. The document said that Republican Targeted Book Fund under Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan will provide students and teachers of general, secondary special and professional educational institutions with manuals and methodical complex for free of charge. Uzbek President also approved a programme on measures one expanding studying foreign language at all levels of education system in Uzbekistan.
It is time to introduce a new system of foreign language teaching in our country, which will be a solid foundation for the future. Since we have set ourselves the goal of building a competitive state, from now on graduates of schools, high schools, colleges and universities must be fluent in at least 2 foreign languages. This strict requirement should become the main criterion of the activity of the head of each educational institution, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the selection. To this end, the Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Languages will be established under the Cabinet of Ministers. The Agency implements world-class teaching methods, programs and textbooks in the education system and promotes the perfect mastery of foreign languages.
Organizes the teaching of at least 10 foreign languages, depending on the needs of educational institutions, industries and regions. It will also work with ministries, agencies and other employers to develop and adapt methodologies that allow employees to fully practice their profession in foreign languages. One of its main tasks is to create methods of professional translation from the state language into foreign languages and from foreign languages into the state language. The agency also maintains a foreign language proficiency rating.
Develops qualification requirements and assessment criteria for foreign language teachers and assigns qualification categories. In short, the Agency develops and implements methodologies, recommendations and textbooks for all segments of the population through the chain "kindergarten - school - higher education - enterprise". Tashkent State University of World Languages and Oriental Studies, along with the Samarkand Institute of Foreign Languages, has one university in each region as a base institution for foreign languages. The head of state stressed the need to create decent conditions for teachers and encourage them based on their qualifications.Teachers with an initial or intermediate level of international certification will receive a 40 percent increase in their monthly salary, and those with high results will receive a 50 percent increase.