'Practical Phonetics and Phonology' provides a one stop resource for students with interests in English phonetics. Assuming no prior knowledge and using a minimum of academic jargon, this book aims to present the essentials of the subject in a lively way whilst stressing the day-to-day applications of phonetics and phonology. It covers all the core concepts of speech science, features a discussion of regional and social accent variation, outlines pronunciation change and includes classic readings from key names in the discipline.
This second edition has been revised to incorporate the latest research and new material includes:
A new section on Estuary English
The phonetics of Italian
How to download phonetic fonts
Revision of activities and examples to make them accessible to non-native English speakers
Three new readings in section D
A new appendix of those Internet websites that deal with phonetics and accents of English
The accompanying CD will be updated to include New York English and spoken illustration of the Italian sound system
The 2nd edition of 'Practical Phonetics and Phonology' will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.
This second edition has been revised to incorporate the latest research and new material includes:
A new section on Estuary English
The phonetics of Italian
How to download phonetic fonts
Revision of activities and examples to make them accessible to non-native English speakers
Three new readings in section D
A new appendix of those Internet websites that deal with phonetics and accents of English
The accompanying CD will be updated to include New York English and spoken illustration of the Italian sound system
The 2nd edition of 'Practical Phonetics and Phonology' will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.