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

~ (Author), (Author), Janet M. Goodwin (Author) "In his very comprehensive history of language teaching, Kelly (1969) dubs pronunciation the "Cinderella" area of foreign language teaching..." (more)
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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

Product Description

This course offers teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy. It includes an overview of current theory and practice, a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, innovative teaching techniques, and insights into the role of pronunciation in areas such as listening and discourse. Practical guidance on syllabus design and assessment is also provided. Discussion activities encourage teachers to draw on their personal experience. A training cassette offers practice in diagnostic techniques.

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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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,564 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Patrick Hall (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!)

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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!