Carol Burrill

Broschiertes Buch

Pronunciation Practice

The Sounds of North American English

Beschreibung

Pronunciation Practice offers a clear, practical, and highly accessible approach to improving English pronunciation through targeted sound awareness and meaningful communication. Designed for classroom use, tutoring, or independent study, each photocopiable lesson focuses on one specific English sound and presents it in a variety of word positions, allowing students to notice patterns, compare minimal pairs, and build confidence in producing accurate sounds. This structured introduction to phonemes is followed by a natural, engaging conversation that incorporates the vocabulary from the first part of the lesson, giving students the opportunity to hear the sound in context and practice speaking it in fluent, communicative English. The book balances precision and practicality: students refine their ear for English sounds while participating in conversations that reflect everyday interactions. By linking targeted pronunciation work with real language use, Pronunciation Practice ensures that learners not only understand how a sound works, but also how it contributes to clearer, more confident communication. The free accompanying audio program gives teachers and students flexible access to model pronunciation, listening practice, and natural rhythm and intonation patterns. This makes the book a versatile tool for instructors aiming to strengthen learners' speaking, listening, and overall confidence in English. Key Features * Photocopiable lessons for easy classroom or tutoring use * Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from http: //prolingualearning.com or to stream on http: //youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio * Clear introduction to individual English sounds in multiple word positions * Conversations that recycle target vocabulary and promote natural, fluent speaking practice * Strong focus on sound discrimination, minimal pairs, rhythm, and connected speech Recommended Pro Lingua Learning Titles * Whaddaya Say? - Nina Weinstein - Provides extensive practice with reduced speech and fast natural English, helping students understand authentic spoken language. * Interactive Listening - David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe - Strengthens listening comprehension using real discourse patterns, complementing pronunciation practice with natural input. * Conversation Strategies - David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe - Helps learners develop the communication strategies needed for smooth, fluent interaction in everyday situations. * The Idiom Book - David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe - Expands vocabulary with commonly used idioms, allowing learners to practice natural pronunciation while improving expression. * Talking with Americans On and Off Campus - David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe - Offers idiom-rich dialogs and pronunciation-focused listening tasks that reinforce conversational fluency.

Autor

Carol Burrill, author of Pronunciation Practice, has taught ESL for over forty years. She has presented specialty classes, workshops, panels, and seminars in the area of pronunciation at colleges, universities, private language schools and public adult schools both nationally and internationally. Carol was a teacher-trainer for Oxford Seminars and is an English Language Specialist with the U.S. State Department. She has taught ESL in Japan, Micronesia, and Indonesia. Currently, Carol teaches ESL at Monrovia Adult School in Los Angeles.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pro Lingua Learning
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 216mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9780866473415
• ISBN-10: 0866473416
• Artikelnr.: 62666809