Pronunciation for English as an International Language

From research to practice

By Ee-Ling Low | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning English as an international language, yet often remains marginalised by educators due to a lack of required phonetic and phonological knowledge. Pronunciation for English as an International Language bridges the gap between phonetics, phonology and pronunciation and provides the reader with a research based guide on how best to teach the English language. The book follows an easy to follow format which ensures the reader will have a comprehensive grasp of each given topic by the end of the chapter. Key ideas explored include:

• Articulation of English speech sounds and basic transcription

• Connected speech processes

• Current issues in English language pronunciation teaching

• Multimedia in English language pronunciation practice

• Using speech analysis to investigate pronunciation features

Using the latest research, Pronunciation for English as an International Language will facilitate effective teaching and learning for any individual involved in teaching English as a second, foreign or international language.

Editions of Pronunciation for English as an International Language

EBook
ISBN 9781317803577
PDF
ISBN 9781317803584

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Pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning English as an international language, yet often remains marginalised by educators due to a lack of required phonetic and phonological knowledge. Pronunciation for English as an International Language bridges the gap between phonetics, phonology and pronunciation and provides the reader with a research based guide on how best to teach the English language. The book follows an easy to follow format which ensures the reader will have a comprehensive grasp of each given topic by the end of the chapter. Key ideas explored include:

• Articulation of English speech sounds and basic transcription

• Connected speech processes

• Current issues in English language pronunciation teaching

• Multimedia in English language pronunciation practice

• Using speech analysis to investigate pronunciation features

Using the latest research, Pronunciation for English as an International Language will facilitate effective teaching and learning for any individual involved in teaching English as a second, foreign or international language.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pronunciation for English as an International Language about?

Pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning English as an international language, yet often remains marginalised by educators due to a lack of required phonetic and phonological knowledge. Pronunciation for English as an International Language bridges the gap between phonetics, phonology and pronunciation and provides the reader with a research based guide on how best to teach the English language. The book follows an easy to follow format which ensures the reader will have a comprehensive grasp of each given topic by the end of the chapter. Key ideas explored include:

• Articulation of English speech sounds and basic transcription

• Connected speech processes

• Current issues in English language pronunciation teaching

• Multimedia in English language pronunciation practice

• Using speech analysis to investigate pronunciation features

Using the latest research, Pronunciation for English as an International Language will facilitate effective teaching and learning for any individual involved in teaching English as a second, foreign or international language.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pronunciation for English as an International Language?

Language and Linguistics > Linguistics > Psycholinguistics and cognitive linguistics > Bilingualism and multilingualism

Where can I read a sample of Pronunciation for English as an International Language?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317803577

Is Pronunciation for English as an International Language part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Language Education

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pronunciation for English as an International Language?

Ee-Ling Low

Who is the Publisher of the book Pronunciation for English as an International Language?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Pronunciation for English as an International Language is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317803577) and pdf(ISBN 9781317803584)