Pronunciation Contrasts In English

Author : Don L. F. Nilsen,Alleen Pace Nilsen
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781478609797

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Pronunciation Contrasts in English by Don L. F. Nilsen,Alleen Pace Nilsen Pdf

In this vibrant second edition, the authors have drawn from their own multiple years of teaching and from the knowledge and ideas of 50 linguists and ESL teachers who specialize in particular languages. New to this edition is Part I, an entire section on English spelling as a morphophonemic system. Here, Nilsen and Nilsen clearly explain concepts and patterns of English spelling, pronunciation, and meaning to ease the process of learning English for non-native studentsas well as their teachers. In addition, the authors provide sample activities that creatively and effectively engage students in grasping a particular concept, and include illustrative examples that show English is a systemic language. In Part II, the authors provide extensive lists of both vowel and consonant contrasts, each with phonetic diagrams and descriptions, minimal pairs (both isolated and in sentences), and specific languages for which the contrast may be problematic. These valuable examples help students hear and produce pronunciation differences that are important in English and bring their pronunciation closer to that of native English speakers. Both prospective and practicing teachers will appreciate the flexibility and freedom afforded by these well-designed materials.

Author : Don Lee Fred Nilsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:224026803

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Pronunciation Contrasts in English by Don Lee Fred Nilsen Pdf

Author : Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780194342681

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Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery Pdf

As an ESL teacher, have you looked at the phonetics textbooks on the market and decided that they don't directly address your needs? Unlike pronunciation books aimed at students of linguistics or at learners of English, Teaching American English Pronunciation has been written specifically for ESL teachers. It doesn't only give academic descriptions, but also helps you to improve your students' pronunciation effectively.

Author : Lisa Mojsin
Publisher : Barrons Educational Services
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781438008103

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Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio by Lisa Mojsin Pdf

Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Author : Tamara Piankova
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483414003

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The Pronunciation of English: A Reference and Practice Book by Tamara Piankova Pdf

The Pronunciation of English deals comprehensively with the English sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation in a single volume. The description of English sounds is based on the sound classification and on the symbols used by Prof. Daniel Jones, a great authority on English phonetics. Our practice exercises are developed specifically for foreign learners of English. A sound is practiced separately and in contrasts, moving from syllables and words in transcription to those in standard spelling, spelling forms, and sentences (with stress marked and intonation patterns shown by arrow point downward and arrow pointing upward). The pronunciation of words is in accordance with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Work through the book and you will receive a sound training in expressing meaning in English speech, will understand native speakers, and will be understood in a communication.

Author : Tracey M. Derwing,Murray J. Munro
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789027268594

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Pronunciation Fundamentals by Tracey M. Derwing,Murray J. Munro Pdf

The emergence of empirical approaches to L2 pronunciation research and teaching is a powerful fourth wave in the history of the field. Authored by two leading proponents of evidence-based instruction, this volume surveys both foundational and cutting-edge empirical work and pinpoints its ramifications for pedagogy. The authors begin by tracing the history of pronunciation instruction and explicating L2 phonetic learning processes. Subsequent chapters explore the themes, strengths, and ethical problems of the field through the lens of the intelligibility principle. The importance of error gravity, and the need for assessment and individualized instruction are highlighted, and the role of L2 accents in social contexts is probed. Material readily available elsewhere has been omitted in favour of an emphasis on the how, why, and when of pronunciation instruction. Anyone with an interest in L2 pronunciation–especially graduate students, language teachers, and experienced researchers–will find much value in this indispensible resource.

Author : Christiane Dalton,Barbara Seidlhofer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : 0194371972

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Pronunciation by Christiane Dalton,Barbara Seidlhofer Pdf

The basic principles and terminology of this important, but sometimes neglected, area are explained in this book. Pronunciation helps teachers to understand and evaluate the materials available to them, and so approach the teaching of pronunciation with more confidence. The book includes over 120 classroom projects which readers can use to develop their pronunciation teaching.

Author : John M. Levis,Tracey M. Derwing,Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119801528

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Second Language Pronunciation by John M. Levis,Tracey M. Derwing,Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer Pdf

Practical resources designed to help language educators apply the latest research and most effective pedagogical methods to classroom pronunciation instruction In Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching, a team of distinguished researchers and educators delivers an incisive and practical approach to evidence-based pronunciation instruction in second language classrooms. Developed for language teachers who want to incorporate and implement the most effective pedagogical methods in their language instruction, this edited volume offers 15 essays that connect the latest research with practical applications in the classroom. In addition to exploring recent but less well-known methods—like High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based methods—these chapters are unified in bringing theory to bear on practical questions faced by language teachers. The chapters follow a standard format, moving from critical research issues to pedagogical implications, and practical resources to equip language teachers, scholars, administrators, and teachers-in-training with the tools they require to develop their students’ pronunciation abilities. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to using empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language students Comprehensive explorations of the integration of pronunciation instruction into second language education Practical discussions of perception training in pronunciation instruction and the importance of L2 segmental and suprasegmental contrasts in pronunciation learning In-depth examinations of classroom research for pronunciation and the use of technology to explore L2 pronunciation Perfect for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying TESOL, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers, scholars, and teachers of language and education.

Author : Marianne Celce-Murcia,Donna M. Brinton,Janet M. Goodwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780521729758

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Teaching Pronunciation Hardback with Audio CDs (2) by Marianne Celce-Murcia,Donna M. Brinton,Janet M. Goodwin Pdf

The second edition includes updates and insights on current research and pedagogical practice that have developed over the last decade. This new edition of Teaching Pronunciation - undoubtedly the gold standard for pronunciation methodology texts - has been revised to reflect recent research into the sound system of North American English, as well as new practices in pronunciation pedagogy. Audio CDs with additional examples are now packaged with the book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015043760670

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Pronunciation Matters by Anonim Pdf

Provides independent instructional units that help overcome pronunciation difficulties

Author : Dick Smakman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000752663

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Clear English Pronunciation by Dick Smakman Pdf

Clear English Pronunciation provides students with the tools to effectively communicate in English without centring solely on native-speaker pronunciation models. The focus of the book is on individual pronunciation targets rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Divided into four sections, each featuring detailed articulatory explanations, sample sentences, and recordings to help learners improve their pronunciation, this book: introduces the phenomenon of pronunciation as part of a broader communicative realm; explains and demonstrates the melody and rhythm of understandable and natural English pronunciation; supports students in identifying and practicing their own pronunciation issues. Supported by an interactive companion website which features recordings and expanded explanations of key topics, Clear English Pronunciation is an essential textbook for international learners of English who want to improve their pronunciation skills in diverse social settings. For more resources on English pronunciation, visit: englishpronunciationcentral.universiteitleiden.nl Additionally, you can find recordings of a wide range of speakers here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/clearenglishpronunciation

Author : National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : English language
ISBN : UIUC:30112061823123

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English as a Second Language by National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education Pdf

The purpose of this bibliography is to provide the teacher of adult limited-English speakers with an idea of the books which are available to help them learn English. The focus is on the adult who is interested in immediate employment or who is headed for vocational training in English.

Author : Sean David Burke
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-06
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780244475413

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Wonderful English by Sean David Burke Pdf

Wonderful English is a comprehensive tool for the identification and practice of common English sounds. It covers consonants, vowels, diphthongs and common consonant blends, with engaging tongue twisters, rhyme, song and alliterative verse. It also assists teachers in exploring common culture, values and experience, which is usually encountered and consolidated in child-hood. The book is designed for use by ESL teachers. It is suitable for both beginning and advanced stu-dents. Primary teachers, as well as teachers of elementary phonics, speech therapy and drama, likewise, will find it an enjoyable and useful reference work. Parents of young children may also find it useful.

Author : Janice A. Smith,Colleen M. Meyers,Amy J. Burkhalter
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781478610335

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Communicate by Janice A. Smith,Colleen M. Meyers,Amy J. Burkhalter Pdf

Written for all types of ITA programsan independent study course, a brief workshop, or extensive trainingthis versatile text provides essential information for ITAs to develop strong teaching skills that ensure effective communication in the undergraduate classroom. The authors take the perspective that incoming ITAs are responsible for their own learning and teaching style. Each of the texts ten units includes work on English proficiency, teaching skills, and cultural awareness. Each unit centers around a common rhetorical teaching task in U.S. university classrooms: introducing oneself, introducing a syllabus, explaining a visual, defining a term, teaching a process, fielding questions, explaining complex topics at a basic level, presenting information over several class periods, and leading a discussion. Undergraduate textbook materials for fifteen academic fields are included in the appendix to provide ITAs with content relevant for practicing teaching and language skills. Because ITA programs vary in structure and number of training hours, the authors include a To the Instructor section, which is full of recommendations for the many ways the text can be used.

Author : National Indochinese Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Refugees
ISBN : UOM:39015005071926

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A Manual for Indochinese Refugee Education, 1976-1977 by National Indochinese Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance Center Pdf