Ep 47: Karen Taylor on Teaching Pronunciation and the Color Vowel Chart

In this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Karen Taylor as my guest. 

In 1999, Karen created an amazing teaching tool called the Color Vowel Chart when she realized there had to be a better way to help students with pronunciation. 

The Color Vowel Chart took off, and in 2011, she co-founded ELTS (English Language Training Solutions) in response to popular demand. Karen holds an MA in TESOL from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a BA in English Literature from Georgetown University, as well as an International Baccalaureate from the United World College (US campus). A former Fulbright TEFL Specialist, Karen was the Practitioner in Residence at American University for nine years. 

She received Ed Tech’s 2020 Visionary Leader award for her work as Head of Education and is on the board for Blue Canoe Learning Inc. 

So many teachers have raved to me about the Color Vowel Chart and how it has completely transformed their ideas about teaching pronunciation. If you’ve ever wanted advice for how to make pronunciation easier and more fun for your students... get ready, because this is the episode for you.

🔗 Books mentioned: Well Said, Targeting Pronunciation, and Clear Speech

Getting started with the chart
The Color Vowel App: Blue Canoe Learning

Learn more at colorvowel.com.  

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