The Book of Pronunciation

The Book of Pronunciation is a definitive account of the key role pronunciation plays in teaching and learning, providing a highly authoritative but hugely accessible overview of the essential elements of English pronunciation as well as a wide range of classroom practice.

The Book of Pronunciation is accompanied by a CD, which provides models for the teacher and practice for the learners.

This book is the definitive resource for language teachers:

• looking for ways to incorporate pronunciation into their teaching
• wishing to expand their range of pronunciation activities
• wanting their learners to use language confidently and intelligibly

The Book of Pronunciation contains three distinctive parts which focus in turn on theory, practice and development:

• A:

answers frequently asked questions

reassures teachers on why, when and how teaching pronunciation can be both necessary and beneficial

and gives a comprehensive account of all the elements a successful teacher should know.

the CD illustrates the explanations

• B:

provides classroom practice through a range of activities spread over six chapters

introducing pronunciation and covering Sounds, Symbols and Spelling, Stress and Connected Speech, Rhythm and Intonation.

the CD enhances the procedures.

• C:

offers more to the teacher who wants more – in the form of quizzes and questionnaires, tasks and checklists – and fascinating further knowledge