Binding: Paperback
Description: Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one - stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject with activities study questions sample analyses commentaries and key readings all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible two - dimensional structure is built around four sections Introduction Development Exploration and Extension which offer self - contained stages for study. Revised and updated throughout this fourth edition of Practical English Phonetics and Phonology: presents the essentials of the subject and their day - to - day applications in an engaging and accessible manner; covers all the core concepts of phonetics and phonology such as the phoneme syllable structure production of speech vowel and consonant possibilities glottal settings stress rhythm intonation and the surprises of connected speech; incorporates classic readings from key names in the discipline; outlines the sound systems of six key languages from around the world (Spanish French Italian German Polish and Japanese); is accompanied by a brand - new companion website which hosts a collection of samples provided by genuine speakers of 25 accent varieties from Britain Ireland the US a Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa India Singapore and West Africa as well as transcriptions further study questions answer keys links to further reading and numerous recordings to accompany activities in the book. This edition has been completely reorganised and new features include: updated descriptions of the sounds of modern English and the adoption of the term General British (GB); considerable expansion of the treatment of intonation including new recordings; and two new readings by David Crystal and John Wells. Written by authors who are experienced teachers and researchers this best - selling textbook will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.
Title: Practical English Phonetics And Phonology A Resource Book For Students
Author(s): Carley Paul
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138591509
Pages: 318 Pages, 16 Tables, Black And White; 32 Line Drawings, Black And White; 88 Illustrations, Black An
Publication Date: 5/13/2019
Series: Routledge English Language Introductions
Category: Applied Linguistics For Elt