Practical Phonetics and Phonology A Resource Book for Students
Practical Phonetics and Phonology: A Resource Book for Students by Beverley Collins, published by Routledge in 2008, is a comprehensive guide that presents the essentials of phonetics and phonology in an engaging manner. This second edition spans 305 pages and emphasizes the practical applications of the subject, covering core concepts such as phonemes, syllable structure, and the production of speech. The book also features classic readings from notable figures in the field, enhancing its academic depth.
Readers will find a wealth of information on various aspects of speech science, including stress, rhythm, and intonation, along with an audio CD that showcases samples from twenty-five accent varieties across multiple regions. New features in this edition include updated readings, a section on English orthography, and revised activities. This resource is designed for students of English language and linguistics, as well as those pursuing TEFL certification, making it a valuable addition to their studies.
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Practical Phonetics and Phonology:
- presents the essentials of the subject in a lively way whilst stressing the day-to-day applications of phonetics and phonology
- covers all the core concepts of speech science such as: the phoneme, syllable structure, production of speech, vowel and consonant possibilities, glottal settings, stress, rhythm, intonation and the surprises of connected speech
- incorporates classic readings from key names in the discipline including David Abercrombie, David Crystal, Dennis Fry, Daniel Jones, Peter Ladefoged, and Steven Pinker
- includes an audio CD containing a collection of samples provided by genuine speakers oftwenty-fiveaccent varieties from Britain, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Singapore and West Africa.
New features of this edition include: new readings by Peter Trudgill and John Wells; a section on English orthography; an appendix of websites dealing with phonetics and accents of English; revised and updated activities and examples. The accompanying CD now includes: British Estuary English and New York English.
The second edition of Practical Phonetics and Phonology will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.
The accompanying website to this book can be found at http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/reli/
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