Linguistics provides the foundation for language teaching by describing the components of a language, such as phonetics. While linguistics focuses on analyzing language in detail, language teaching applies linguistic concepts to instruct learners. Some language teachers may only have practical knowledge of a language without formal training in its linguistic structure. Understanding linguistics helps teachers identify areas learners need to develop, like pronunciation. This project gave the participants a new perspective on how phonetics, an important linguistic component, is relevant to developing English speaking and teaching skills.