This paper reports on “English Pronunciation Clinic,” as one of the extension programs at the English Society of Doshisha Women’s College and introduces the questionnaire results proving the meaning of continuing education for participants and the program designer. The program was offered from 2014 (fall) to 2018 (fall), twice a year, 5 classes per semester. Participants in the program ranged from undergraduates to adult learners. The results from the questionnaire taken from 12 participants (2016, fall) showed that 87% of them thought learning English pronunciation was helpful in accelerating their language study for school or work. 81% of them showed positive attitudes toward the pronunciation corrections done by the instructor, learning through phonetics theory and IPA symbols, using a PC for Internet practices. However, when asked regarding suggestions such as giving pronunciation evaluations scores, addingprograms focused on business English pronunciation, or a customized private program, only 41% of them showed a clear interest. The participants’ opinions in their free comments section were varied. They were analyzed and the results implied that the life-long learning takes place best when the instructor stays in the role of facilitator, since the learners already know their learning goals.実践報
