Pronunciation for English as an International Language
Pronunciation for English as an International Language

Author: Ee-Ling Low

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1317803574

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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 features Using 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.

The Phonology of English as an International Language
The Phonology of English as an International Language

Author: Jennifer Jenkins

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2000-07-27

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780194421645

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This book advocates a new approach to pronunciation teaching, in which the goal is mutual intelligibility among non-native speakers, rather than imitating native speakers. It will be of interest to all teachers of English as an International Language, especially Business English. It proposes a basic core of phonological teaching, with controversial suggestions for what should be included.

The Pronunciation of English by Speakers of Other Languages
The Pronunciation of English by Speakers of Other Languages

Author: Radek Skarnitzl

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1527512967

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This book focuses on an increasingly attractive, yet controversial topic of non-native accentedness in speech. The contributors here are aware of the fact that the mechanisms and effects of pronunciation are far too complex to allow for strong and definite claims of any sort, but present research leading to useful answers to relevant questions. The book contributes to the deeper understanding of many aspects of foreign-accented English with reference to clearly described empirical evidence. The volume brings together fourteen chapters organized into four subdivisions, covering conceptual and perceptual issues, questions of segmental and suprasegmental pronunciation features, and methodological and didactic recommendations. As such, it provides a cross-sectional view of the current phonetic and didactic empirical research into the pronunciation of non-native English.

English Pronunciation for International Students
English Pronunciation for International Students

Author: Paulette Dale

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132798525

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Designed to help students overcome their personal pronunciation problems, this text is suitable for either self-study or class use. Each unit includes explanations of how to produce the target sounds and focuses on possible pronunciation problems. Hints to remember pronunciation rules are given.

The Handbook of English Pronunciation
The Handbook of English Pronunciation

Author: Marnie Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1119055261

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The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent’s changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors, reflecting the finest scholarship available Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to both researchers and teachers Provides a historical understanding of the importance of pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is pronounced today throughout the world Considers practical concerns about how research and practice interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research
English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Author: Martha C. Pennington

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 113747677X

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This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language. It reviews current theory and practice in pronunciation pedagogy, language learning, language assessment, and technological developments, and presents an expanded view of pronunciation in communication, education, and employment. Its eight chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of pronunciation and the linguistic and social functions it fulfils. Topics include pronunciation in first and second language acquisition; instructional approaches and factors impacting teachers’ curriculum decisions; methods for assessing pronunciation; the use of technology for pronunciation teaching, learning, and testing; pronunciation issues of teachers who are second-language speakers; and applications of pronunciation research and pedagogy in L1 literacy and speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and health, workplace, and political communication. The chapters also critically examine the research base supporting specific teaching approaches and identify research gaps in need of further investigation. This rigorous work will provide an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators; in addition to researchers in the fields of applied linguistics, phonology and communication.

Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca
Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca

Author: Robin Walker

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021-07-05

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0194658856

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English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) is one manifestation of the changing role of English in the world today. This book and audio links explore how ELF may be relevant to teaching your students pronunciation. It draws on the Lingua Franca core, a set of pronunciation features that research has found to be essential to intelligibility in ELF communications, and explores how adopting an ELF approach can benefit students. It covers techniques and materials for teaching ELF pronunciation, including planning and assessment and the influence of learners' first language pronunciation. The audio links feature dialogues between ELF speakers from fifteen different first language backgrounds.

Language and Social Minds
Language and Social Minds

Author: Vittorio Tantucci

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1108484824

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Proposes a new empirical model to analyse how humans can express social cognition at different levels of complexity.

English Pronunciation
English Pronunciation

Author: Shawn Moksvold

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-16

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9781653588268

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This easy-to-read pronunciation guide helps language learners speak English more clearly and confidently, using everyday language examples and special exercises for both self-study and collaborative work. It shows how speakers of English as a foreign language can avoid being misunderstood in various contexts. The book examines how the Spanish language influences English pronunciation, concentrating on 11 fundamental pronunciation issues that have been observed in Spanish speakers of all ages around the world. The online audios feature native speakers communicating in real-life words and sounds. Learners can practice their listening skills and compare their own speaking to standard English accents and pronunciation.