TESL Canada Journal

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The Vowel Colour Chart is a system for teaching Canadian English vowels in which each sound is represented by a colour, the colour-word being the key word for that vowel sound. This article explains the composition of the Vowel Colour Chart, and suggests practical examples of its use with ESL learners of all ages. Comparisons with other pedagogical and aesthetic approaches to colour and sound are given. As a teaching aid, the Vowel Colour Chart offers a wider approach for individual participation in learning pronunciation.