Teaching
American English Pronunciation A
comprehensive introduction to teaching the pronunciation of
North American English. Contains an illustrated description
of the sound system of English, ideas for overcoming pronunciation
problems specific to fifteen different languages, and a variety
of approaches and techniques for use in the classroom.
By
Peter Avery, Susan Ehrlich - (OUP)
Teaching
Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers
of Other Languages Offers current and prospective
teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation
pedagogy, drawing on both current theory and practice. The
text provides: an overview of teaching issues from the perspective
of different methodologies and second language acquisition
research; innovative teaching techniques; a thorough grounding
in the sound system of North American English; insight into
how this sound system intersects with spelling, morphology,
listening, and discourse; diagnostic tools and assessment
measures; and suggestions for syllabus design. Discussion
questions and exercises encourage teachers to draw on their
personal language learning/teaching experience as they assimilate
the contents of each chapter.
By
Marianne Celce-Murcia, Donna Brinton, Janet Goodwin - (CUP)
