PHONICS Longman English Pronunciation Course Student Book. Adult Version (3CD)

Author: Yang Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Longman American Pronunciation Course is divided into a children's edition and an adult edition, scientifically compiled and reasonably structured based on the laws of English learning. The adult edition of the pronunciation course is designed for adult learners, carefully structured to address the characteristics of adults who have a certain foundation in English, strong comprehension abilities, but whose pronunciation is not standardized or systematic, which affects their listening and communication.
1. This book is fashionable and novel. It selects the most popular and "international" American pronunciation trends, aligning with the practicalities of current English teaching and meeting readers' desire to learn authentic American pronunciation.
2. This book is highly practical. Each unit integrates high-frequency words into simple and easy-to-understand sentences, enhancing readers' comprehension. Meanwhile, vivid illustrations further boost readers' interest and understanding, providing them with a sense of rapid success.
3. This book is rich in content. It includes various pronunciation activities, games, and adventures of the characters in the book. The members of the pronunciation team—Pat, Tom, Will, Jen, May, Mike, Steve, and Luz—are carefully selected to emphasize English vowel letters and strengthen readers' memory through their individual stories.
4. This book has a well-structured format. It starts with monophthongs and short vowel words, progresses to long vowel words and longer syntactic structures, and throughout, it covers more complex sound and symbol relationships, such as consonant clusters and compound letters.
5. This book has distinctive features. The new syllables and spelling forms are highlighted in red at the top of each page, and irregular pronunciations are marked for reference in the irregular verb list at the back of the book. At the end of each unit, the members of the pronunciation team present humorous picture stories and short skits, which students can read or act out. These stories are designed to reinforce the vocabulary learned in the unit, offering fun and engaging content.