Overview
This book provides an easy-to-understand guide to the peculiarities of English Pronunciation and Spelling. It was created for students of English as a Second Language. It represents each different vocalic sound in the word itself by using a few diacritic symbols. This approach helps to understand the sound of a word directly as it is written and avoids the need to learn it separately using a completely different set of symbols, such as the International Phonetic Alphabet, which contains more than 150 characters. ""Ī know nôthing in thë world that has as mûch pôwer as ā word. Sômëtīmes Ī wrīte õne, and lŏŏk at it, ûntil it shīnes."" - Emily Dickinson
Full Product Details
Author: Alvaro J Alves-Milho
Publisher: Alvaro J. Alves- Milho
Imprint: Alvaro J. Alves- Milho
Edition: Revised ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.268kg
ISBN: 9798349566455
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 13 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Nancy Calkins ★★★★★ I enjoyed the book so much! It answered so many questions I had about spelling and pronunciation. Lena Schmidt ★★★★★ This book is awesome! It's concise and helps a lot, coming from another language to English. I loved the parts that are dedicated to coming from a specific language, especially the one on German. Jennifer M. ★★★★★ (ESL Teacher) ""This book is a breakthrough for my classroom. Instead of overwhelming students with the International Phonetic Alphabet, Alvaro's method gives them practical tools they can use immediately. The cover looks professional, though adding a visual hint of language learning could make it even more inviting for students."" Carlos R. ★★★★★ (Immigrant & Adult ESL Student) ""I've tried so many books to improve my English pronunciation, but most left me confused. This one finally made sense. It gave me confidence when speaking with co-workers. The cover is fine, but I'd suggest more colorful, student-friendly design."" Angela T. ★★★★★ (Linguistics Student) ""The beauty of this book is in its simplicity. The use of diacritics is brilliant-it bridges the gap without reinventing the wheel. For anyone intimidated by IPA, this is a must-have resource."" Robert H. ★★★★★ (Community Volunteer Tutor) ""I tutor immigrants in English, and this is the first book I've found that my learners actually enjoy using. It simplifies without dumbing down. The cover is good but could be made more eye-catching for a general audience."" Monica L. ★★★★★ (University Professor) ""This book is a gift to both teachers and students. The accessibility of the system shows the author understands the challenges learners face. It's practical, thoughtful, and needed.""
Author Information
Alvaro J. Alves-Milho was born in Lima, Peru. He studied computer science at the National Engineering University, and the Catholic University of Lima. He currently lives in Florida, where he worked as a Software Engineer for a major corporation. From an early age, he has been interested in history and language, as well as mathematics and engineering, which led him to analyze the intricacies and traditions of spelling.The first edition of the book was published in 2006 and was finalist for Book of the Year on Education from Forward Magazine awards. He recently created an on-line English pronunciation course for Spanish speakers, and has a presence on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok, with a few viral videos, and almost 400k followers.
