Phonetic Correction, Analysis and Breakthrough (( MP3 disc one))

Author: Qiu Zhengzheng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Combines theory and practice of "M7"; Provides a comprehensive analysis of English pronunciation patterns; Rich examples to perfect your pronunciation. This book consists of four chapters. Chapter One is Vowels, which mainly introduces the pronunciation rules and typical words/phrases for front vowels, central vowels, back vowels, and diphthongs. Chapter Two is Consonants, which mainly includes stops, fricatives, lateral consonants, nasal consonants, affricates, semivowels, consonant clusters, the pronunciation of /t/ in American English, and the pronunciation of special word endings. Chapter Three is Rhythm, which mainly introduces word stress, weak forms, linking, elision, rhythm, and comprehensive rhythm exercises. Chapter Four is Intonation, which successively introduces rising/falling intonation, declarative sentences, interrogative sentences, imperative sentences, exclamatory sentences, clauses of coordination, and intonation patterns of grammatical components. Before the main text, the book provides instructions on its use, along with a comparison table of American and British phonetic symbols for vowels. It also briefly introduces the guiding principle of the book— the "M7" English Listening and Speaking Teaching Method. The poems, lyrics, and movie dialogues in the appendix are profound and classic works.