Crazy English: Breaking Through English Intonation (Book 1, 2 Audio Cassettes)

Author: Yuan Xiao
Publisher: Guangdong Language, Audio-Visual and Electronic Publishing House
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: How can one learn pronunciation well? First, one needs a solid theoretical foundation. Without theory, it's impossible to explain phenomena clearly. When learning a language, at the very least, you must 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 situations and achieve twice the result with half the effort. Second, you can utilize similarities between your native language and the foreign language, but pay more attention to their differences. Never force-fit your native language, as the pronunciation learned in this way will only sound awkward. Third, you should extensively imitate. As the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect," which is an unchanging law. It's the same for everything—only by frequently encountering, imitating, and practicing can you master it.
The "Crazy English" series "Breaking Through English Pronunciation" is divided into: 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 instruction on 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 correct English.