PronSIG Podcast
Join host Mike Budden as he chats to key figures in the field of pronunciation in English Language Teaching.
This special anniversary podcast series celebrates 40 years of PronSIG—the IATEFL Pronunciation Special Interest Group. PronSIG has been at the forefront of the practice and theory of pronunciation teaching since 1986.
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
In this episode of the PronSIG Podcast, host Mike Budden talks with Jonathan Marks, founding member and former coordinator of PronSIG and author of English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary).
Jonathan reflects on his early career in the 1980s at International House Hastings and the people and experiences that led to the creation of PronSIG. He discusses how a community of teachers interested in pronunciation developed through newsletters, workshops, and conferences at a time when pronunciation was often given limited attention.
The conversation also touches on Jonathan’s personal interest in pronunciation, early encounters with phonology in teacher training, changes in pronunciation teaching over time, and wider reflections on English spelling, accent variation, and professional development in ELT.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
PronSIG coordinators Gemma Archer and Adam Scott talk about pronunciation teaching, teacher confidence, accent diversity, and how PronSIG provides resources and community for anyone wanting to grow in this area.