Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages [Paperback]

Marianne Celce-Murcia (Author), Donna M. Brinton (Author), Janet M. Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521406943 | ISBN-13: 978-0521406949 | Publication Date: October 13, 1996

This thorough book, drawing on theory and practice, offers a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy. Teaching Pronunciation offers current and prospective teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy, drawing on current theory and practice. An overview of teaching issues from the perspective of different methodologies and second language acquisition research is provided. It has a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, and contains insights into how this sound system intersects with listening, morphology, and spelling. It also contains diagnostic tools, assessment measures, and suggestions for syllabus design. Follow-up exercises guide teachers in developing a range of classroom activities within a communicative framework.

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'This book deserves to become the bible and workshop manual of teachers of American English.' IATEFL SIG 'Speak Out' Jan 99

Book Description

Teaching Pronunciation offers current and prospective teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy, drawing on current theory and practice. An overview of teaching issues from the perspective of different methodologies and second language acquisition research is provided. It has a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, and contains insights into how this sound system intersects with listening, morphology, and spelling. It also contains diagnostic tools, assessment measures, and suggestions for syllabus design. Follow-up exercises guide teachers in developing a range of classroom activities within a communicative framework.

Product Details

• Paperback: 447 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (October 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521406943
• ISBN-13: 978-0521406949
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ESL books on the market, July 10, 1999

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Patrick Hall (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hardcover)

This is the best introduction to pronunciation for ESL teachers. It achieves a rare balance between theory and practice, and has enough class-ready material that it also serves as a good source book. Additionally, the references are as complete an introduction to the literature as one could hope for. This volume is really a goldmine for ESL instructors (I know, I am one!)

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, August 9, 2000

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This review is from: Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Paperback)

I thought this book was fantastic!!! It has clear explanations of the sometimes complex and confusing facets of English pronunciation. It gives a lot of ideas on how to present phonology in an interesting, communicative, and meaningful way. It is one of the best books in the ESL field that I have ever read. The 17 appendices included in the book are very useful. I commend the authors and highly recommend this book to any teacher of pronunciation.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Language Teacher's MUST Have Book!, February 4, 2006

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Mrs. H (Brisbane, QLD, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Paperback)

This book is full of excellent, research based ideas for teaching pronunciation. I have used this book many times to create lessons for students of all ages and abilities. This is an essential reference book!