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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Adam BrownPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780415722766ISBN 10: 0415722764 Pages: 324 Publication Date: 13 March 2014 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Symbols for English Sounds Preface Section I: Phonetics 1: Introduction 2: Accents of English worldwide 3: Airstreams and the vocal cords 4: Cardinal vowels 5: Vowels 6: The vocal organs and consonant classification 7: Plosives and nasals 8: Fricatives and affricates 9: Approximants 10: Non-English sounds 11: Syllable structure 12: Phonemes 13: Accent differences 14: Phonology 15: Weakening and linking 16: Assimilation and elision 17: Connected speech processes 18: Pausing and speed 19: Word stress 20: Tone groups 21: Tones 22: Rhythm 23: Voice quality Section II: Pronunciation Teaching 24: Targets 25: Integration 26: The effectiveness of pronunciation teaching 27: Motivation and affect 28: Fossilization 29: First language influence 30: Importance 31: Spelling: History 32: Spelling: Literacy 33: Nonverbal communication 34: Listening 35: Testing Section III: Sample Exercises Sample exercises Answers to exercises Resources Glossary ReferencesReviewsPronunciation and Phonetics: A Practical Guide for English Language Teachers is exactly what it claims to be-a treatment of the topic addressed to those who are new to it and who require a grounding in the practical classroom-based aspects of how to teach pronunciation to English learners. The author's use of humor and his engaging, highly accessible writing style make this volume a valuable contribution to the field. --Donna M. Brinton, Lecturer (Retired), UCLA Pronunciation and Phonetics: A Practical Guide for English Language Teachers is exactly what it claims to be-a treatment of the topic addressed to those who are new to it and who require a grounding in the practical classroom-based aspects of how to teach pronunciation to English learners. The author's use of humor and his engaging, highly accessible writing style make this volume a valuable contribution to the field. -Donna M. Brinton, Lecturer (Retired), UCLA This book represents an exceptionally valuable source of background material on phonetics that many teachers will find really valuable. ... Many will appreciate the depth of detail about phonetics, the clarity with which issues about teaching pronunciation are presented, and the valuable games and exercises in the final section of the book. -Speak Out! Pronunciation and Phonetics: A Practical Guide for English Language Teachers is exactly what it claims to be-a treatment of the topic addressed to those who are new to it and who require a grounding in the practical classroom-based aspects of how to teach pronunciation to English learners. The author's use of humor and his engaging, highly accessible writing style make this volume a valuable contribution to the field. -Donna M. Brinton, Lecturer (Retired), UCLA This book represents an exceptionally valuable source of background material on phonetics that many teachers will find really valuable. ... Many will appreciate the depth of detail about phonetics, the clarity with which issues about teaching pronunciation are presented, and the valuable games and exercises in the final section of the book. -Speak Out! Author InformationAdam Brown is Head (International Business), Senior lecturer and research committee member, Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE), AIS St Helens, Auckland, New Zealand. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |