Errors in English Pronunciation Among Arabic Speakers

Errors in English Pronunciation Among Arabic Speakers

Author: MOHAMED FATHY. KHALIFA

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-02-02

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9781527544307

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This book is a contrastive analysis of Arabsâ (TM) errors in English pronunciation regarding segmentalsâ "consonants, consonant clusters, and vowelsâ "and suprasegmentalsâ "main word stress. It also explains the main interlingual reasons behind these errors, and presents some teaching suggestions for surmounting them. The findings show that the subjects substitute their own Arabic sounds for unfamiliar English ones, producing incorrect English sounds. In addition, they apply Arabic main word stress rules instead of English ones, producing incorrect English stress patterns. The book also shows that English sounds and stress patterns that are both different and more marked than corresponding Arabic ones caused learning difficulties for the subjects.


Errors in English Pronunciation among Arabic Speakers

Errors in English Pronunciation among Arabic Speakers

Author: Mohamed Fathy Khalifa

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1527545814

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This book is a contrastive analysis of Arabs’ errors in English pronunciation regarding segmentals—consonants, consonant clusters, and vowels—and suprasegmentals—main word stress. It also explains the main interlingual reasons behind these errors, and presents some teaching suggestions for surmounting them. The findings show that the subjects substitute their own Arabic sounds for unfamiliar English ones, producing incorrect English sounds. In addition, they apply Arabic main word stress rules instead of English ones, producing incorrect English stress patterns. The book also shows that English sounds and stress patterns that are both different and more marked than corresponding Arabic ones caused learning difficulties for the subjects.


Speed up your Arabic

Speed up your Arabic

Author: Sebastian Maisel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1317551613

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Pronunciation, spelling, the concept of roots and patterns and idomatic phrases are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Arabic. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step in successful language learning. Speed Up Your Arabic is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the most commonly made errors, enabling students to learn from their mistakes and enhance their understanding of the Arabic language. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes in Arabic. Each chapter is divided into sections that classify the concepts and errors into subcategories. Full explanations are provided throughout with clear, comprehensive examples and exercises to help the learner gain an in-depth understanding of Arabic grammar and usage. Key features: Carefully selected grammar topics and examples based on the most commonly made errors Comprehensive explanations of the most difficult grammar points help learners gain an in-depth understanding of Arabic grammar and usage. Exercises throughout reinforce learning and link theory to practice A complete answer key making it ideal for self-study A glossary of grammatical terms, an Arabic-English glossary and a bibliography to aid learning Useful drills and listening samples available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415660556/ Suitable both for classroom use or self-study, Speed Up Your Arabic is the ideal resource for all intermediate learners of Arabic wishing to refine their language skills.


The English Writing System

The English Writing System

Author: Vivian J Cook

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-12

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 144411901X

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English is increasingly becoming the world's lingua franca. If we are not native speakers of one of the many varieties of English, then we may be students of English, or use English regularly for academic or business purposes. The English Language series, which is international in focus, aims to synthesize the wealth of existing linguistic research both on and in English. Each volume in the series is designed to present these findings in an accessible, enlightening and entertaining way not only to students of English linguistics but to learners and users of English across the globe. The English Writing System describes how writing is not simply ancillary to other aspects of language but vitally important to almost everything we do, from signing our wills to sending a text message. This book discusses the mechanics of the writing systems of English; the different ways people process words on a page and the mistakes they can make; how children and second language learners acquire these systems; the historical development of the language and the progress of writing technology: in short, the effectiveness of the writing systems of English. Combining an academic perspective from linguistics and psychology with insights into everyday spelling mistakes, The English Writing System will interest students and teachers of linguistics, literature, the English language, psychology and education.


Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers

Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers

Author: Susan Ehrlich

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0194342689

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As an ESL teacher, have you looked at the phonetics textbooks on the market and decided that they don't directly address your needs? Unlike pronunciation books aimed at students of linguistics or at learners of English, Teaching American English Pronunciation has been written specifically for ESL teachers. It doesn't only give academic descriptions, but also helps you to improve your students' pronunciation effectively.


No Uncertain Terms

No Uncertain Terms

Author: William Safire

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2004-06-02

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 9780743258128

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Examines and provides comments on language trends while tracing the origins of timely words and phrases that discuss such topics as technology, entertainment, and everyday life.


Learner English

Learner English

Author: Michael Swan

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-04-26

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0521779391

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A practical reference guide to help teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have.


Difficulties in Arabic-English Translation

Difficulties in Arabic-English Translation

Author: Omar Jabak

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-02-25

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0359461352

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The book aims to explore the linguistic and cultural difficulties experienced by Saudi undergraduate students when they carry out translation from Arabic into English. Besides, it attempts to provide possible reasons behind these difficulties and offer some practical solutions to overcoming them.