Pronunciation and Phonetics

Adam Brown is Head (International Business), Senior lecturer and research committee member, Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE), AIS St Helens, Auckland, New Zealand.

• ContentsSymbols for English SoundsPrefaceSection I: Phonetics1: Introduction2: Accents of English worldwide3: Airstreams and the vocal cords4: Cardinal vowels5: Vowels6: The vocal organs and consonant classification7: Plosives and nasals8: Fricatives and affricates9: Approximants10: Non-English sounds11: Syllable structure12: Phonemes13: Accent differences14: Phonology15: Weakening and linking16: Assimilation and elision17: Connected speech processes18: Pausing and speed19: Word stress20: Tone groups21: Tones22: Rhythm23: Voice qualitySection II: Pronunciation Teaching24: Targets25: Integration26: The effectiveness of pronunciation teaching27: Motivation and affect28: Fossilization29: First language influence30: Importance31: Spelling: History32: Spelling: Literacy33: Nonverbal communication34: Listening35: TestingSection III: Sample ExercisesSample exercisesAnswers to exercisesResourcesGlossaryReferences

"Pronunciation and Phonetics: A Practical Guide for English Language Teachers is exactly what it claims to be—a treatment of the topic addressed to those who are new to it and who require a grounding in the practical classroom-based aspects of how to teach pronunciation to English learners. The author’s use of humor and his engaging, highly accessible writing style make this volume a valuable contribution to the field."-Donna M. Brinton, Lecturer (Retired), UCLA"This book represents an exceptionally valuable source of background material on phonetics that many teachers will find really valuable. ... Many will appreciate the depth of detail about phonetics, the clarity with which issues about teaching pronunciation are presented, and the valuable games and exercises in the final section of the book."-Speak Out!