Studies In The Pronunciation Of English

Author : Susan Ramsaran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317420927

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Studies in the Pronunciation of English by Susan Ramsaran Pdf

First published in 1990, this collection celebrates the life and work of Professor A. C. Gimson, four years after his untimely death in 1985. A. C. Gimson, Professor of Phonetics at University College London, 1966-83, was the most distinguished and influential phonetician of his day concentrating specifically on English speech. This collection of essays on phonetics and phonology of English- written by linguists from all over the world – celebrates his life and work. The work is divided into five sections: prosody; phonology and phonetic description; accents of English and RP; other accents of English (focusing on those non-native speakers); and phonostylistics. The twenty-eight chapters cover a very wide range of topics and the contributors offer a stimulating variety of approaches, with the emphasis on data-based objectivity. Balancing description and theory with application, this volume provides a serious and coherent contribution to the academic study of English pronunciation.

Author : Anastazija Kirkova-Naskova,Alice Henderson,Jonás Fouz-González
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789027259073

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English Pronunciation Instruction by Anastazija Kirkova-Naskova,Alice Henderson,Jonás Fouz-González Pdf

English Pronunciation Instruction: Research-based insights presents recent research on L2 English pronunciation including pedagogical implications and applications, and seeks to bridge the gulf between pronunciation research and teaching practice. The volume’s 15 chapters cover a range of aspects that are central to pronunciation teaching, including the teaching of different segmental and suprasegmental features, teachers’ and learners’ views and practices, types and sources of learners’ errors, feedback and assessment, tools and strategies for pronunciation instruction, reactions towards accented speech, as well as the connection between research and teaching. Chapters offer a fully developed section on pedagogical implications with insightful suggestions for classroom instruction. This format and the variety of topics will be informative for researchers, language teachers, and students interested in English pronunciation, as it explores the diverse challenges learners of different L1 backgrounds face, and also provides research-informed techniques and recommendations on how to cope with them.

Author : Susan Ramsaran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 041500313X

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Studies in the Pronunciation of English by Susan Ramsaran Pdf

Author : Alan Cruttenden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134669417

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Gimson's Pronunciation of English by Alan Cruttenden Pdf

Since its first publication in 1962, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English has been the essential reference book for anyone studying or teaching the pronunciation of English. This eighth edition has been updated to describe General British (GB) as the principal accent, rather than RP, and the accompanying transcriptions have been brought into line with recent changes in pronunciation. This latest edition also includes completely rewritten chapters on the history of the language and the emergence of a standard, alongside a justification for the change from RP to GB. A further bonus to this important text is its extensive and attractive new Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/cruttenden), which now includes moment-by-moment commentaries on videos showing the articulation of all GB consonants and vowels in spoken phrases, as well as cross-referencing between the book and these videos. The Companion Website also includes new recordings of Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English, and features links to recordings of recent and current GB with comments and transcriptions. Comprehensive yet accessible, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English remains the indispensable reference book for anyone for anyone with an interest in English phonetics.

Author : Susan Ramsaran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317420910

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Studies in the Pronunciation of English by Susan Ramsaran Pdf

First published in 1990, this collection celebrates the life and work of Professor A. C. Gimson, four years after his untimely death in 1985. A. C. Gimson, Professor of Phonetics at University College London, 1966-83, was the most distinguished and influential phonetician of his day concentrating specifically on English speech. This collection of essays on phonetics and phonology of English- written by linguists from all over the world – celebrates his life and work. The work is divided into five sections: prosody; phonology and phonetic description; accents of English and RP; other accents of English (focusing on those non-native speakers); and phonostylistics. The twenty-eight chapters cover a very wide range of topics and the contributors offer a stimulating variety of approaches, with the emphasis on data-based objectivity. Balancing description and theory with application, this volume provides a serious and coherent contribution to the academic study of English pronunciation.

Author : Jose A. Mompean,Jonás Fouz-González
Publisher : Springer
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137509437

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Investigating English Pronunciation by Jose A. Mompean,Jonás Fouz-González Pdf

This book updates the latest research in the field of 'English pronunciation', providing readers with a number of original contributions that represent trends in the field. Topics include sociophonetic or sound-symbolic aspects of pronunciation English pronunciation teaching and learning.

Author : Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137476777

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English Pronunciation Teaching and Research by Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell Pdf

This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language. It reviews current theory and practice in pronunciation pedagogy, language learning, language assessment, and technological developments, and presents an expanded view of pronunciation in communication, education, and employment. Its eight chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of pronunciation and the linguistic and social functions it fulfils. Topics include pronunciation in first and second language acquisition; instructional approaches and factors impacting teachers’ curriculum decisions; methods for assessing pronunciation; the use of technology for pronunciation teaching, learning, and testing; pronunciation issues of teachers who are second-language speakers; and applications of pronunciation research and pedagogy in L1 literacy and speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and health, workplace, and political communication. The chapters also critically examine the research base supporting specific teaching approaches and identify research gaps in need of further investigation. This rigorous work will provide an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators; in addition to researchers in the fields of applied linguistics, phonology and communication.

Author : Ewa Waniek-Klimczak,Mirosław Pawlak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319110929

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Teaching and Researching the Pronunciation of English by Ewa Waniek-Klimczak,Mirosław Pawlak Pdf

The book contains contributions from practitioners and theoreticians who explore the pronunciation of English from various perspectives: phonetic, phonological, psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic. In accordance with the unifying theme of the volume, individual contributions investigate the characteristics of a foreign accent, its production and perception, study the development of methods and techniques in pronunciation teaching, evaluate their use in classroom materials and in the classroom itself, and investigate the conditions for second language learning and teaching from the perspective of learners and teachers. The book offers a unique combination of a scholarly research with practical applications, inspired over the years by the work of Professor Włodzimierz Sobkowiak, who has researched pronunciation teaching and pioneered technology-oriented, corpus-based approaches to the study of English pronunciation in Poland.

Author : Ee-Ling Low
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317803584

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Pronunciation for English as an International Language by Ee-Ling Low Pdf

Pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning English as an international language, yet often remains marginalised by educators due to a lack of required phonetic and phonological knowledge. Pronunciation for English as an International Language bridges the gap between phonetics, phonology and pronunciation and provides the reader with a research based guide on how best to teach the English language. The book follows an easy to follow format which ensures the reader will have a comprehensive grasp of each given topic by the end of the chapter. Key ideas explored include: • Articulation of English speech sounds and basic transcription • Connected speech processes • Current issues in English language pronunciation teaching • Multimedia in English language pronunciation practice • Using speech analysis to investigate pronunciation features Using the latest research, Pronunciation for English as an International Language will facilitate effective teaching and learning for any individual involved in teaching English as a second, foreign or international language.

Author : Okim Kang,Ron I. Thomson,John M. Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781351383981

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The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation by Okim Kang,Ron I. Thomson,John M. Murphy Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation provides a comprehensive survey of this field covering both theoretical and practical perspectives on pronunciation. In 35 chapters contributed by leading scholars from around the world, this Handbook examines: linguistic and historical background of sound systems and theoretical issues linked to sound changes; pronunciation acquisition and factors related to speech production; pronunciation research and applications to second language pronunciation; the link between pronunciation and other language skills including perception and other socio-cultural factors; pronunciation and its relation to World Englishes. The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in pronunciation.

Author : María de los Ángeles Gómez González,Teresa Sánchez Roura
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501502941

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English Pronunciation for Speakers of Spanish by María de los Ángeles Gómez González,Teresa Sánchez Roura Pdf

English Pronunciation for Speakers of Spanish fills a gaping hole in the market for books on English phonetics and pronunciation because it not only combines theoretical issues and applications to practice, but it also adopts a contrastive English-Spanish approach to better suit the needs of Spanish-speaking learners of English (SSLE), enabling them to build gradually on the knowledge gained in each chapter. The book covers the key concepts of English phonetics and phonology in seven chapters written in an accessible and engaging style: 1. Phonetics and Phonology 2. The Production and Classification of Speech Sounds 3. Vowels and Glides 4. Consonants 5. Segment Dynamics: Aspects of Connected Speech 6. Beyond the Segment: Stress and Intonation 7. Predicting Pronunciation from Spelling (and vice versa) Features: in-text audio illustrations, as well as over a hundred written and audio exercises with corresponding keys and different kinds of artwork (Tables, Figures, illustrations, spectrograms, etc.) classic readings in the discipline in the Further Reading section of each chapter highlights the phonetic contrasts and specific cues that are more important to aid comprehension in English and offers guidelines on "correct" pronunciation habits to help SSLE sound as close as possible to native English The book's companion website, EPSS Multimedia Lab, can be used on computers, smartphones and tablets, and is useful for the self-taught student and the busy lecturer alike. Features of the website: a complete sound bank defining and illustrating the sounds of English RP as compared with those of Peninsular Spanish written definitions and animated diagrams, videos and original recordings (by native speakers of English and Spanish) showing the articulation of each sound, alongside its most common spellings, as well as pronunciation practice for individual words and whole sentences a comprehensive selection of over a hundred written and audio exercises (with their keys) for practice both at home or in the language lab audio files corresponding to the audio illustrations given in the written book a repository of useful resources by topics and a list of online glossaries and pronunciation dictionaries

Author : John Hodgetts
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030561161

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Pronunciation Instruction in English for Academic Purposes by John Hodgetts Pdf

This book examines the pronunciation goals of teachers, course leaders, and learners on a ten-week UK pre-sessional access course, particularly with regard to suprasegmental instruction and target of instruction on how these goals are reflected in pronunciation assessment, and how teacher goals are informed by their attitudes and beliefs. A mixed methods approach, including direct observation and semi-structured interviews, is employed to address the area of enquiry. Results show a lack of clarity of course goals. Although there is a firm emphasis on suprasegmental instruction, in semi-structured interviews, teachers report a lack of clear course goals and guidance. Assessment and practice do not always adhere to a goal of intelligibility, and support for teachers, in terms of the materials and how they might be exploited seems limited. The book concludes with tentative recommendations on how suprasegmental instruction might be facilitated on EAP and other courses

Author : Jonathan Smith,Annette Margolis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 1859644872

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Pronunciation by Jonathan Smith,Annette Margolis Pdf

English for Academic Study: Pronunciation English for academic study: Pronunciation is for students who need to communicate clearly and effectively in an academic environment in the medium of English. The aim of the course is to help students develop their pronunciation in English to a level that enables the listener to understand them with ease. The course provides students with structured patterns of English that will lead them step-by-step towards this goal. During the course, students will also learn the phonemic alphabet; this will remain a useful aid to accurate pronunciation throughout their studies. Care has been taken to ensure that the vocabulary focused on in this course is relevant to both academic study and the general needs of the student. The examples and exercises are based on words from the General Service List (GSL) and the Academic Word List (AWL). The 2009 edition of EAS Pronunciation has been fully revised for ease of use. As well as a new format, the Study Book also comes with a book map, unit summaries and a comprehensive glossary of terms. A dedicated website, www.englishforacademicstudy.com, offers further teacher resources. This book can be used in conjunction with the following books in the English for academic study series, also published by Garnet Education: EAS Reading, EAS Writing, EAS Extended Writing & Research Skills, EAS Listening, EAS Speaking and EAS Vocabulary. Key Features Pronunciation of individual sounds Syllables and word stress Understanding word stress patterns Sentence stress and speaker choice Sounds in connected speech

Author : Jack Windsor Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134894284

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Studies in General and English Phonetics by Jack Windsor Lewis Pdf

Rhythm, intonation, exotic and familiar languages as well as computer-sythesized audio-communications, procedures in forensic linguistics, pronunciation lexicography, language change and sociological aspects of speech such as English regional accents and dialects in Britain and other parts of the world are covered in these thirty-eight articles in tribute to Professor J.D. O'Connor by an international list of contributors, including many world famous names. With an invaluable up-to-date bibliography, no university library will be complete without it.

Author : Charles W. Kreidler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780470759233

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The Pronunciation of English by Charles W. Kreidler Pdf

This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts. Discusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences. Provides extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse. Includes more than 80 exercises with feedback and glossary of technical terms. Incorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared.