English International Phonetic Alphabet Quick Guide (Volume 1): Phonetic Alphabet Introduction with CD-ROM

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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Designed to meet the needs of learners seeking to improve the accuracy of their spoken English, this book aims to enable every learner to "mimic American English like a pro." It includes mimicking their pronunciation and intonation, as well as their "unclear" speech (which is actually caused by linking and weak forms). The book comprehensively explains the basic rules of spoken English pronunciation and the common weaknesses, difficulties, and confusion points in the pronunciation of most learners, making it easier to grasp accurately through comparison. The book is divided into two volumes: English International Phonetic Alphabet Quick Reference Guide, Volume 1: An Introduction to Phonetics and English International Phonetic Alphabet Quick Reference Guide, Volume 2: Pronunciation and Intonation. Volume 1 mainly covers the pronunciation of vowels, consonants, and important phonetic elements such as consonant clusters. Volume 2 is divided into six chapters: Loss of Plosion, Weak Forms in English, Linking in English, Stress in English, Rhythm in English, and Intonation in English.