Crazy English: Breaking Through International Phonetic Alphabet (Book + Disc)

Author: Yuan Xiao
Publisher: Yue Language Audio-Visual
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: How can one learn pronunciation well? First, one must have a solid theoretical foundation. Without theory, it is impossible to explain phenomena clearly. When learning a language, at the very least, you need to understand the points of articulation so you know where to place your tongue, where your sounds come from, why the sounds you produce differ from others, and how to correct mispronounced sounds, and so on. For example, when speaking English, how to grasp rhythm and intonation involves many patterns. Once you master these patterns, you can apply them in various ways and achieve twice the result with half the effort. Second, you can utilize similarities between your native language and the foreign language, but you should pay more attention to their differences. Never force-fit your native language onto the foreign language, as the resulting pronunciation will only sound awkward. Third, you must practice extensively. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect," and this is an unchanging law. It's the same for everything—only by exposing yourself, imitating, and practicing more can you master it.
The "Crazy English" "Breaking Through English Pronunciation" series includes: "Breaking Through English International Phonetic Alphabet," "Breaking Through English Rhythm," and "Breaking Through English Intonation." Based on years of teaching experience, the author concisely explains the characteristics of English phonetic symbols, provides detailed explanations of the various patterns in English rhythm and intonation, and supplements the content with abundant practice materials. This helps readers accurately and comprehensively master English phonetic symbols, rhythm, and intonation in the shortest time possible, enabling them to speak fluent and accurate English.