<![CDATA[Pronunciation instruction has often been rarely practiced in EFL classrooms. The debate on the importance of segmental and suprasegmental in the pronunciation instruction is the result of a switch in the targeted learning goals from nativelike to intelligibility in the English as a Lingua Franca era. This descriptive article analyzes the ongoing pedagogical debate and explores the implication for Indonesian EFL teachers and students. The literature reveals the segmental and suprasegmental differences between English and Bahasa Indonesia, followed by how L1 interferences affect the learning. This paper recommends a holistic and integrated approach for teachers to involve pronunciation in the overall instruction. Through game-based interactive activities, speech recognition application, authentic material and shadowing, EFL teachers vary the pronunciation enhancement. Reflective method on students’ common errors and needs is essential in improving students’ intelligibility.]]>
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