Oxford Applied Linguistics the Phonology of English As An International Language: New Models, New Norms, New Goals - Softcover

Jenkins, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0194421643 ISBN 13: 9780194421645

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2000

Synopsis

This book advocates a new approach to pronunciation teaching, in which the goal is mutual intelligibility among non-native speakers, rather than imitating native speakers. It will be of interest to all teachers of English as an International Language, especially Business English. It proposes a basic core of phonological teaching, with controversial suggestions for what should be included.

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Review:

'The book challenges major aspects of current practice with honesty, rigour, and depth, and the author is to be congratulated firstly for having the courage to take on an area of ELT which is both linguistically and culturally a minefield, and secondly for offering such a fresh vision of the teaching of the pronunciation of English. Without doubt, the book is essential reading for teachers, teacher educators, publishers, and examining boards alike.' (Applied Linguistics Journal)

'... thoroughly thought-provoking and well worth studying.' (IATEFL Newsletter)

'Challenging to the end... a wholly thought-provoking text.' (Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, June 2001)

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0194421643
• ISBN 13: 9780194421645
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 268