From ABC to English Conversation

Author: Chen Kaiju
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 focuses on pronunciation and intonation. Unit 1 briefly introduces the 26 English letters and phonetic symbols, and lists the complete table of English letters and phonetic symbols. Units 2 to 5 provide detailed explanations of the 48 English phonetic symbols, accompanied by numerous exercises using English idioms and phrases to master each symbol. Units 6 to 9 particularly highlight the unique intonation features of the language, with abundant dialogue passages for practicing English intonation. Unit 10 summarizes the pronunciation and intonation knowledge covered in the previous units. Additionally, each unit includes a vocabulary list and short daily English conversations, preparing learners for a smooth transition to the second part, which focuses on learning everyday spoken English. The second part is Everyday Dialogues, covering Units 11 to 28. This section was compiled following the principle of "from simple to complex, from easy to difficult." The third part is Situational Dialogues, covering Units 29 to 36. Building on the foundation of the first and second parts, this section trains learners to comprehensively apply basic oral skills in different situations.