The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Accent
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"Accent reduction for non-native speakers of English - with practice CD " A speaker's proficiency with the English language often reflects how others view them. For people who are already familiar with the vocabulary and grammar rules, yet still find it difficult to communicate effectively in the United States, the solution is: "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the American Accent." In this book, communication is improved by working with readers through a program that combines pronunciation, word connections, and intonation. The goal is not to eliminate a reader's non-native accent or erase cultural identity but to improve intelligibility. "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the American Accent" is an easy and enjoyable way to master the most challenging American English speech characteristics through techniques such as: The ability to hear the difference between the correct and incorrect sound Practice shaping the mouth in the correct way to produce the proper sound Using the correct sounds in words, sentences, and conversations Understanding why rhythm, pitch, and stress affects intelligibility
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1592579183
ISBN13:9781592579181
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Alpha Books
Length:219 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher
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