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Clearer pronunciation for better communicationIf your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You’ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand.Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on.Collins Work on your Accent features:Thirty-six units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in English‘What am I doing wrong?’ section looks at the mistakes you are most likely to be making based on your native languageAdvice on rhythm, stress and pitchVideos, illustrations and photos demonstrating the correct positions to produce accurate soundsA DVD-ROM with video and audio clips providing clear nativespeaker model pronunciationExtra practice sections concentrating on the most problematic soundsCEF level B1-C2Suitable for self-study and classroom use.
This book investigates the mechanics of English pronunciation to help non-native speakers improve their clarity and intelligibility in professional and social communication. Authors Helen Ashton and Sarah Shepherd, both professional accent coaches, utilize a structured pedagogical framework that addresses specific phonetic challenges based on a learner's native language. By combining visual, auditory, and descriptive techniques, the text provides a systematic approach to mastering English consonant and vowel sounds, rhythm, and intonation.
What You Will Find
The material presents a highly practical, technical approach to phonetics that is well-suited for intermediate to advanced learners seeking to refine their spoken English. Its reliance on diagnostic feedback and multimedia resources suggests a comprehensive, self-contained curriculum for independent study.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2012-08-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0007462913
ISBN-13:
9780007462919
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