Better English PronunciationIt is a highly successful and widely-used text on pronunciation. It provides a systematic and thorough introduction to the pronunciation of English to help intermediate and more advanced students improve their pronunciation of the spoken language. A recording of all the practice material in the book is available on CDs. |
Contents
How the speech organs work in English | 13 |
The consonants of English | 24 |
Consonant sequences | 64 |
The vowels of English | 79 |
Words in company | 90 |
Intonation | 108 |
Answers to exercises | 134 |
Useful materials for further study | 147 |
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