English Pronunciation Tutorial

Author: Wang Guizhen
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book is designed as an English phonetics textbook for English majors in higher education institutions. It is also suitable for students in teacher training colleges, education departments, radio and television universities, adult colleges, and English majors with similar proficiency levels. Through this textbook, students can master correct and standard English pronunciation, use natural and appropriate intonation to express ideas, and achieve effective communication. The book consists of 15 units. The unit introduces the essentials of English syllables, stress, and rhythm. The remaining 14 units are divided into three parts based on different training focuses: Units 2-7 focus on English consonants and vowels; Units 8-12 focus on the rhythm patterns of English; Units 13-15 introduce the types, structure, function, and usage of English intonation. Each unit is composed of five parts: an introduction to phonetic knowledge, listening exercises, speaking exercises, imitation of pronunciation and intonation, and training to test practical application skills. This textbook is accompanied by teaching tapes.