The American Accent Guide: A Comprehsive Course on the Sound Sytem of American English - Softcover

Lujan, Beverly A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963413902 ISBN 13: 9780963413901

Publisher: Lingual Arts, 2008

Synopsis

This newly upgraded version of The American accent Guide, 2nd Edition, contains all 7+ hours of audio, now in MP3 format, in 1 CD. The American Accent Guide, a comprehensive book and audio program, uses an innovative approach in its systematic training of each element of the sound system of English speech. It gives thorough focus to the vocal/timing patterns of intonation, stress, and rhythm and to articulation of each of the individual speech sounds in all their natural contexts, and their variations.The accompanying audio features various male and female voices modeling everyday language of casual/social to professional/business/technical situations. Rich graphics, detailed articulation techniques, and a wealth of insights guide the learner through speech proficiency from words and phrases to verbal exchanges, and formal presentations.With The American Accent Guide. users achieve improved comprehension of spoken English and better grammar and most importantly, the confidence of communicating with clear and effective speech.

About this title

About the Author

Beverly A. Lujan, a certified speech-language pathologist, has specialized in accent reduction for more than 20 years. Her desire to specialize in this field was sparked by her studies in phonetics, linguistics, voice, and articulation. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah and has completed additional American English phonology and linguistics studies at San Diego State University.

From the Inside Flap

INTERACTIVE * ENGAGING * EFFECTIVE * yet Simple This total and complete Guide trains every element of American English speech in its natural context using everyday language of social/professional/technical settings.Develop your English communication skills for professional advancement and social situations. Attain a thorough understanding and mastery of the accent standard in North America. Learn to: Articulate each of the sounds, the sound blends, and grammatical inflections. Apply intonation and rhythm patterns unique to American English. Use proper stress on words and sentences.Used world wide by colleges, universities, language schools and by individuals for self-study

Edition details

• Publisher: Lingual Arts
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963413902
• ISBN 13: 9780963413901
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 237
• Editor: Wallia C. J. S. Ph.d.