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Author : Ann Cook
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0764173693
Directed to speakers of English as a second language, a multi-media guide to pronouncing American English uses a "pure-sound" approach to speaking to help imitate the fluid ways of American speech.
Author : Josh Katz
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0358359937
Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions can predict the zip code of where you grew up? Speaking American offers a visual atlas of the American vernacular--who says what, and where they say it--revealing the history of our nation, our regions, and the language that divides and unites us.
Author : Robert Macneil,William Cran
Publisher : Nan A. Talese
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780307423573
Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale of their discoveries, which provocatively show how the standard for American English—if a standard exists—is changing quickly and dramatically. On a journey that takes them from the Northeast, through Appalachia and the Deep South, and west to California, the authors observe everyday verbal interactions and in a host of interviews with native speakers glean the linguistic quirks and traditions characteristic of each area. While examining the histories and controversies surrounding both written and spoken American English, they address anxieties and assumptions that, when explored, are highly emotional, such as the growing influence of Spanish as a threat to American English and the special treatment of African-American vernacular English. And, challenging the purists who think grammatical standards are in serious deterioration and that media saturation of our culture is homogenizing our speech, they surprise us with unpredictable responses. With insight and wit, MacNeil and Cran bring us a compelling book that is at once a celebration and a potent study of our singular language. Each wave of immigration has brought new words to enrich the American language. Do you recognize the origin of 1. blunderbuss, sleigh, stoop, coleslaw, boss, waffle? Or 2. dumb, ouch, shyster, check, kaput, scram, bummer? Or 3. phooey, pastrami, glitch, kibbitz, schnozzle? Or 4. broccoli, espresso, pizza, pasta, macaroni, radio? Or 5. smithereens, lollapalooza, speakeasy, hooligan? Or 6. vamoose, chaps, stampede, mustang, ranch, corral? 1. Dutch 2. German 3. Yiddish 4. Italian 5. Irish 6. Spanish
Author : Lisa Mojsin
Publisher : Barrons Educational Services
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781438008103
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 : Richard W. Bailey
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780195179347
Investigates the history and continuing evolution of American English, from the 16th century to the present, to celebrate the endless variety and remarkable inventiveness that have always been at the heart of our language. By the author of Images of English: A Cultural History of the Language.
Author : Gertrude F. Orion
Publisher : Newbury House
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : IND:30000107523569
A pronunciation guide for students of English as a second language, concentrating on sounds, stress and intonation.
Author : Amy Gillett
Publisher : Language Success Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780972530033
The audio CD contains all of the dialogues in the book.
Author : Amy Gillett
Publisher : Language Success Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780972530095
More Speak English Like an American brings you another 300+ idioms and expressions you need to know. Maybe you have already read Speak English Like an American. But this is not a necessary requirement. You can start with this new book, if you like, and work back. This popular ESL book features a new story and new American English idioms and expressions. In More Speak English Like an American, you'll follow the story of an American business as its employees come up with new product ideas, travel to China, throw themselves into office romances, and have exciting adventures. This book contains dozens of exercises and includes hundreds of usage examples, including some from American newspapers. Complete with illustrations and an audio CD of all the dialogues. Most books teach classroom English. When it comes to everyday life, this can seem unreal. And make you seem unreal. Our emphasis is on helping you talk, sound, and think like a native speaker. We also help you pick up more native English from movies and TV, newspapers, books, and the Internet. More Speak English Like an American helps you recognize and understand idioms whenever you see or hear them.
Author : Amy Gillett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : 0972530010
Author : Amy Gillett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924111831628
CD and book designed to teach idioms and expressions used in the American business world.
Author : Seth Lerer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780231541244
A history of English from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem, “written with real authority, enthusiasm and love for our unruly and exquisite language” (The Washington Post). Many have written about the evolution of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Seth Lerer situates these developments within the larger history of English, America, and literature. This edition of his “remarkable linguistic investigation” (Booklist) features a new chapter on the influence of biblical translation and an epilogue on the relationship of English speech to writing. A unique blend of historical and personal narrative, both “erudite and accessible” (The Globe and Mail), Inventing English is the surprising tale of a language that is as dynamic as the people to whom it belongs. “Lerer is not just a scholar; he's also a fan of English—his passion is evident on every page of this examination of how our language came to sound—and look—as it does and how words came to have their current meanings…the book percolates with creative energy and will please anyone intrigued by how our richly variegated language came to be.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author : Richard A. Spears,Betty J. Birner,Steven Racek Kleinedler,Luc Nisset
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071741323
Learnmore than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations that you do not understand--yet. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English will help you learn these expressions, so not only do you know what a person is saying to you, but that you can use the expression yourself! More than 3,000 expressions are organized by theme, so you can find what you are looking for quickly. And each topic is illustrated to further help you understand context. The book features: Common expressions are batched into 350 themes, ranging from general greetings and asking how someone is, to the more specific needs, like showing disbelief, asking someone’s intentions, and expressions for a forgotten word or name A comprehensive thematic glossary provides an additional means for the learner to locate expressions by key words and concepts Topics include: Basic Social Encounters, Greetings, Small Talk, Introductions, Ending a Conversation, Good-Byes, Agreeing, Disagreeing Conversational Encounters, Focusing Attention, Launching the Conversation, Making Friends, Complex Matters, Disputes, Discussion and Resolution, Polite Encounters, Prefaces, Communication Barriers
Author : Bruce Tillitt,Mary Newton Bruder
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1985-01-25
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521271304
Speaking Naturally is for intermediate and high intermediate ESL/EFL students who are interested in using English in social interaction. Each unit contains:" Presentation of language functions (thanking, agreeing, disagreeing, inviting, etc.) in both formal and informal situations" Informative readings on the cultural rules students need to know in real-life situations" Exercises and role plays for pairs and small groups, to encourage interaction" Short recorded dialogues, which expose students to a range of American accents and levels of formality.Speaking Naturally can be used as a classroom text, as a supplementary text, and for self-study.
Author : S.LAWRENCE JAYAKUMAR
Publisher : SAKTHI PUBLISHING HOUSE
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
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Author : Beverly A. Lujan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0963413902
Intended to help develop communication skills for professional advancement and social situations. It is recommended that students use the book in the initial stages of learning. Then practice again and again relying primarily on the sound discs.