Paper: 978-0-472-08303-9

eISBN: 978-0-472-91162-2 (OA)

English Pronunciation: Exercises in Sound Segments, Intonation, and Rhythm, authored by Robert Lado, Charles C. Fries, and the Staff of the English Language Institute, is a comprehensive guide for mastering the intricacies of English pronunciation. This book is designed to improve the learner's ability to recognize and produce the sounds of English through a series of well-structured lessons and practical exercises. Starting with an introductory lesson designed to familiarize students with the phonemic alphabet and intonation markings, the book then progresses through a series of lessons that address both vowel and consonant contrasts, intonation patterns, rhythm, and stress. Each lesson includes drills for both recognition and production, emphasizing the importance of practice in achieving accurate pronunciation. The material is particularly focused on the needs of Spanish-speaking learners, with numerous aids and detailed articulatory descriptions to facilitate learning. Teachers will find tips on classroom atmosphere, individual differences, and specific teaching techniques that ensure effective learning. The latter part of the book continues to refine pronunciation skills, introducing more complex consonant clusters and combinations and providing supplementary information on English pronunciation irregularities and dialectal variations. By the end of the book, students are expected to have a solid grasp of English sound segments, intonation, and rhythm, enabling them to speak accurately and fluently.

Intensive Course in English, Intonation, Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

License: Public Domain