Pronunciation in English As an International Language
Subtitle: From Research to Practice
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9780415725125
Subjects: English language, pronunciation by foreign speakers; English language, study and teaching; English language, phonology
Description: "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 featuresUsing 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"--