Concise Contemporary English Pronunciation (5VCD)

Author: Zhu Xinmao
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Nowadays, more and more people are eager to learn English well. People no longer just want to understand it but also to speak it. Speaking alone is not enough; one must also speak well. To speak good English, mastering pronunciation is fundamental. Correct and clear English pronunciation helps you communicate smoothly in various social settings, exchange ideas effectively, and excel in your work. Moreover, it is like a well-fitted and stylish outfit that enhances your charm. Some say that beautiful pronunciation is a beautiful "outer packaging," and this statement holds some truth. In today's "commercial world," this "packaging" becomes even more important. Others argue that it reflects a person's cultural background and level of education, as well as their overall quality. I believe both perspectives are valid. This book aims to provide readers with an opportunity to learn English pronunciation. It offers scientific theories of pronunciation, teaches British English pronunciation, and highlights the differences between British and American English pronunciation. I hope this book can serve as a beneficial reference or textbook for people from all walks of life. The book adopts the new International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) system introduced in the 1990s by the British and Americans, which differs significantly from the older IPA system used in China's English-speaking community. Learning this new IPA system will help you better align with the current systems used in the UK and the US.