This comprehensive textbook provides a practical introduction to English phonetics and phonology. Assuming no prior background, the author outlines all of the core concepts and methods of phonetics and phonology and presents the basic facts in a clear and straightforward manner. In sections marked as advanced reading it is shown how these concepts and methods are applied in language acquisition and language teaching. The textbook contains exercises, an index, suggestions for further reading and many audio examples on the accompanying CD-ROM. An essential text for students embarking on the study of English sounds at B.A. level and beyond.
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Contents: Introduction: Phonetics and Phonology – Speech production – English phonology: phonemes, syllables and words – English phonology: intonation – Acoustic properties of English – Speech perception.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783631566152
Publisert
2009
Utgiver
Vendor
Peter Lang AG
Vekt
320 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
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