Accent: B1-C2 (Collins Work on Your… )

Accent: B1-C2 by Helen Ashton, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in September 2020, is a comprehensive resource designed to improve English pronunciation for learners at levels B1 to C2. This second edition, comprising 208 pages, offers clear guidance on softening the influence of one’s mother tongue to achieve clearer communication in English. The book features professional accent coaches who provide insights into the pronunciation of various sounds, helping readers understand common mispronunciations linked to their native languages.
Readers will find a structured approach to mastering English sounds, with thirty-six units dedicated to consonant and vowel pronunciation. The book includes a unique visual questionnaire to tailor the learning experience based on individual language backgrounds. Enhanced sections on stress, intonation, and connected speech, along with online video and audio resources, facilitate both self-study and classroom use. This edition emphasizes practical exercises and offers targeted advice on rhythm and pitch, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to refine their English accent.
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Clearer pronunciation for better communication: If your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You’ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand.Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on.This new edition makes it even easier to speak clear English, with more practice opportunities and improved sections on stress and intonation, connected speech and consonant clusters. It also includes a new visual questionnaire, in the form of a map, to help you identify which parts of the book are most relevant for you, based on your mother tongue.Collins Work on your Accent also features: – Thirty-six units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in English- ‘What am I doing wrong?’ section looks at the mistakes you are most likely to be making based on your native language- Advice on rhythm, stress and pitch- Videos, illustrations and photos demonstrating the correct positions to produce accurate sounds- Online video and audio clips providing clear native speaker model pronunciation- Extra practice sections concentrating on the most problematic soundsCEF level B1-C2Suitable for self-study and classroom use.
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