This book is the fruit of the first English Pronunciation : Issues & Practices (EPIP) conference, which took place at the University of Savoie, France, in June 2009. Researchers and teachers from sixteen different countries came together to discuss : phonetic variations and phonological changes ; varieties, identity and their implications for teaching ; and the use of new technologies in research and in the classroom.

The twelve papers selected for publication reflect EPIP's prime objective : the creation of bridges between researchers and teachers from various backgrounds (EFL, ESL, EAP, ESP, language acquisition, etc.). Such sharing is essential for the development of new theories and effective teaching methods.