Targeting Pronunciation: The Intonation, Sounds and Rhythm of American English [Paperback]

Susan F. Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0395903319 | ISBN-13: 978-0395903315 | Publication Date: September 30, 1999 | Edition: 1

This comprehensive pronunciation text encourages students to set their own learning agenda and practice in and outside the classroom. The text uses a communicative approach and clear explanations to build pronunciation awareness and provides extensive practice for all aspects of pronunciation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; 1 edition (September 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395903319
• ISBN-13: 978-0395903315
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Caution!, September 24, 2002

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This review is from: Targeting Pronunciation: The Intonation, Sounds and Rhythm of American English (Paperback)

This is a really good book, but be careful. Don't buy the $33 version of this book (ISBN 0-395-90331-9). It ONLY includes the Book. Buy the $42 version of this book (ISBN 0-395-94540-2). That is the Package Edition, and includes both the Book and the Audiocassettes.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sue Miller is specifc and detailed, June 20, 2002

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Ian D Stern (India) - See all my reviews

We've been working on a lot of material on voice and accent for Indian Call Centers dealing with the American market.

This appears to be the best book I have come across.

It is very detailed and easy to understand and beats the current book and CD offerings like American Accent training.

A definite must buy if you are into accent reduction for individuals or training.

Ian Stern
Holistic Enterprise

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This a great step-by-step approach to pronunciation, March 14, 2003

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Tall Bamboo "tall bamboo" (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

I am a workplace English instructor and find Targeting Pronunciation and the audiocassette package of to be very useful in business settings as well as the classroom as a tool for teaching more effective presentation skills.
It has a fun and clear approach to covering all the essential pronunciation features such as word stress, rhythm patterns, and thought groups, as well as consonant and vowel sounds.

Students enjoy using this book and tapes because of the engaging and varied activities. Whether you are experienced or inexperienced at teaching pronunciation, Targeting Pronunciation a great book to teach from. I recommend the book and audiocassette package: ISBN 0-395-94540-2. It's the best deal and each student has a set of tapes for home practice.