English Pronunciation Advanced

Author: Qu Mingwen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: This book presents scientific knowledge of English in an easy-to-understand language, guiding students in pronunciation and striving to address the two main issues of phonemes and intonation in a short period of time. It aims to make pronunciation more accurate and standardized, meeting the requirements of the English basic teaching syllabus for phonetics. The book is divided into 26 units, each designed with a focus on practicality. The theory is concise and easy to understand, while the phonetic practice materials are rich and diverse, accompanied by recordings by British and American experts. Readers are encouraged to listen and practice repeatedly to learn and imitate. Additionally, Unit 25 focuses on explaining the differences between British and American phonetics to cater to the preferences of English learners. Unit 26 is a self-assessment test to help students consolidate their knowledge of phonetics and intonation. The appendix provides several BBC and VOA news broadcasts and lyrics to English songs, allowing students to familiarize themselves with standard British and American pronunciation, as well as appreciate and learn several English songs. This book is primarily intended for first- and second-year English majors in colleges and universities, as well as students from other disciplines aiming to improve their English phonetics and intonation. It can also serve as a teaching reference for English teachers.