Speak a new language with confidence with this accessible guide to correct pronunciation! Fear of mispronunciation prevents many people from daring to speak a new language. Don't let that fear hold you back! The Say It Right series makes mastering correct pronunciation easy. This accessible series uses easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation simple-even if you have no previous experience with the language. Say It Right in French, Third Edition features clear pronunciations for 500 key words and phrases in French. Thematic sections cover all essential travel situations, while a handy dictionary and verb index allow for quick reference. This updated edition also includes a new chapter filled with words and expressions related to social media and the latest digital trends, ideal for making connections with new French-speaking friends. Say It Right in French, Third Edition features: * More than 500 essential French words and phrases * A field-tested, easy-to-use pronunciation system* Words and expressions to spark up conversations, make friends, stay in touch through social media, and more The EPLS (Easily Pronounced Language Systems) approach is based on an intuitive, sound-based pronunciation system and has been extensively field-tested with native-speaking teachers and certified language consultants. Go to iSayItRight.com to learn more.

The Singer's Guide to German Diction is the essential foundation for a complete course in German diction for singers, vocal coaches, choral conductors, and anyone wishing to learn to learn the proper pronunciation of High German. Written by Valentin Lanzrein and Richard Cross, who each have years of experience on stage, in the voice studio, and in the diction classroom, it provides an all-encompassing and versatile reference for the rules of German diction and their exceptions. Featuring an easily navigable format that uses tables and charts to support a visual understanding of the text, this guide allows the reader to find information on diction rules and quick help with the formation of each sound. It also places an emphasis on exceptions to the rules, which are crucial in learning the proper pronunciation of any language. Exceptions are not only provided with the diction rules, but are also gathered in a specific section for ease of reference. A glossary of difficult words, names, and exceptions is provided in the appendix, along with a section on Latin pronounced in the German manner. Extensive pronunciation exercises, as well as IPA transcription worksheets and short examples from the vocal literature, are used for practical application of the diction rules, and feature musical exercises drawn from art song, opera, and oratorio. The book's companion website supplements these musical exercises with high-quality audio clips recorded by leading professional singers, providing an invaluable resource for independent study. A comprehensive companion for teachers, students, and singers alike, The Singer's Guide to German Diction brings German diction to life through its well-structured system of practice and reference materials.

From the Foreword by Renee Fleming: "Kathryn LaBouff has developed an approach to singing in the English language which is wonderfully user-friendly, and which has surely saved much wear and tear on my voice. It is a technique that has empowered me with the knowledge and skills to bring a text to life and to be able to negotiate all of the sounds of the language with the least amount of effort. I have found her clever and extremely creative use of substitute consonants or combinations of consonants in creating clear diction utterly delightful because they are surprising and because they work. These techniques have been equally useful when singing in foreign languages. We sopranos are not usually known to have good diction, particularly in our high range. I found that working with Kathryn improved my ability to be understood by an enormous percentile of the audience with much less vocal fatigue than I would have experienced if left to my own devices. I have often told my colleagues enthusiastically of her interesting solutions to the frustrating problems of diction. I am thrilled that her techniques are now in print for all to benefit from them." In Singing and Communicating in English, internationally renowned diction coach Kathryn LaBouff provides singers with an accessible guide to the principles of English diction they need to communicate the text successfully. Her thorough and much sought-after technique clarifies the physiology of speech, emphasizes the studied practice of careful and articulate pronunciation, and focuses on the study of English cadence. Covering aspects of phonetics from vowels to diphthongs to fricatives, the book includes multiple practical exercises in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions, helpful diagrams, and pronunciation drills, each chosen from the most essential English art song and operatic repertoire. In addition to standard American and British English, a variety of regional dialects and accents are covered in depth. A companion website features a full range of vowel/consonant drills, poems read aloud by the author and veteran theater and voiceover actor John Keating, as well as an instructor's answer key, and publishers' lists to help the singer locate a vast array of English language works for performance. This book is an invaluable resource for all vocalists (both professional and aspiring), diction instructors, teachers, and coaches, and choral directors. VISIT THE COMPANION SITE AT www.oup.com/us/singinginenglish About the Author Kathryn LaBouff teaches English Diction and English Vocal Literature at the Juilliard School of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Diction Coach for the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Washington Opera, she has coached and prepared more than 300 professional opera productions in English.

Sound Patterns of Spoken English is a concise, to-the-point compendium of information about the casual pronunciation of everyday English as compared to formal citation forms. The book examines changes that occur to certain sounds and in certain parts of words and syllables in the casual, unmonitored speech of native English speakers. It outlines major phonological processes found in conversational English; reviews and criticizes attempts to include these processes in phonological theory; and surveys experimental approaches to explaining casual English pronunciation. Among the varieties of English covered are General American and Standard Southern British, but many other accents are mentioned, especially those of mainland Britain. Sound Patterns of Spoken English is of interest to students and scholars in a wide variety of fields, including sociolinguistics, lexicography, rhetoric, language learning and speech sciences, and has an accompanying website - http://www. blackwellpublishing. com/shockey - with examples from different accents.

From the Foreword by Renee Fleming: "Kathryn LaBouff has developed an approach to singing in the English language which is wonderfully user-friendly, and which has surely saved much wear and tear on my voice. It is a technique that has empowered me with the knowledge and skills to bring a text to life and to be able to negotiate all of the sounds of the language with the least amount of effort. I have found her clever and extremely creative use of substitute consonants or combinations of consonants in creating clear diction utterly delightful because they are surprising and because they work. These techniques have been equally useful when singing in foreign languages. We sopranos are not usually known to have good diction, particularly in our high range. I found that working with Kathryn improved my ability to be understood by an enormous percentile of the audience with much less vocal fatigue than I would have experienced if left to my own devices. I have often told my colleagues enthusiastically of her interesting solutions to the frustrating problems of diction. I am thrilled that her techniques are now in print for all to benefit from them."
In Singing and Communicating in English, internationally renowned diction coach Kathryn LaBouff provides singers with an accessible guide to the principles of English diction they need to communicate the text successfully. Her thorough and much sought-after technique clarifies the physiology of speech, emphasizes the studied practice of careful and articulate pronunciation, and focuses on the study of English cadence. Covering aspects of phonetics from vowels to diphthongs to fricatives, the book includes multiple practical exercises inInternational Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions, helpful diagrams, and pronunciation drills, each chosen from the most essential English art song and operatic repertoire. In addition to standard American and British English, a variety of regional dialects and accents are covered in depth. A companion website features a full range of vowel/consonant drills, poems read aloud by the author and by theater and voiceover actor John Keating, as well as an exercise answer key, and publishers' lists to help the singer locate a vast array of English language works for performance.
This book is an invaluable resource for all vocalists (both professional and aspiring), diction instructors, teachers, and coaches, and choral directors. VISIT THE COMPANION SITE AT www.oup.com/us/singinginenglish

Welcome to the world's most efficient method of learning Mandarin Chinese, whether you are striving to learn Chinese on your own, or studying in a classroom setting. Part of the widely-used and highly acclaimed Kubler series, Intermediate Spoken Chinese provides separate but integrated tracks to help you learn to read, write and speak Chinese efficiently, at your own pace. Intermediate Spoken Chinese allows you to experience real-life situations in different Mandarin-speaking locales. (It also exposes you to the authentic range of Chinese accents; you're not limited only to learning an imaginary textbook Beijing accent as in other books.) You can choose to use this book with its corresponding Intermediate Chinese Practice Essentials Workbook, available separately, that offers you a wide range of one-of-a-kind activities to help you practice the language skills you learn here. Key features of Intermediate Spoken Chinese: Clear and detailed explanations of natural, colloquial Chinese grammar, pronunciation and usage Recommended strategies to help you learn to speak Chinese more efficiently Experience the actual speaking styles of Chinese people in various parts of mainland China as well as Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia Notes on Chinese culture and society allow you to understand situational etiquette Discussions of challenges faced specifically by English speakers who are learning Chinese and how to overcome them Audio recordings by native speakers of all the vocabulary, dialogues, and other vital items A separate Teacher's Guide and a full character transcript (Simplified and Traditional) are both available electronically An accompanying software program contains 56 videos shot on location which allows you to view conversations involving Chinese speakers from different parts of China. With this language learning set that includes a textbook, CD-ROM, and DVD, you will be speaking Chinese gracefully and fluidly and feel confident traveling in the Mandarin-speaking world.

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Swedish and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Swedish will equip you with the skills you need to use Swedish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. The book follows several characters through a storyline enabling learners to engage with Swedish culture and contextualise their learning. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Swedish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. You will be able to engage with relevant and up-to-date topics, including politics, education, gender equality and popular entertainment in Sweden. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can be used as a refresher course as well as to support study for the 'Swedex' Swedish proficiency test. What do I get? -20 learning units plus verb reference and word glossary -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Sweden -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Swedish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Swedish maps from A1 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines and from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines. The free audio for this course is available to download to the Teach Yourself Library app, or to stream on library.teachyourself.com. What else can I use to learn Swedish? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Swedish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444175202 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 80 years.

Speak a new language with confidence with this accessible guide to correct pronunciation! Fear of mispronunciation prevents many people from daring to speak a new language. Don't let that fear hold you back! The Say It Right series makes mastering correct pronunciation easy. This accessible series uses easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation simple-even if you have no previous experience with the language. Say It Right in Italian, Third Edition features clear pronunciations for 500 key words and phrases in Italian. Thematic sections cover all essential travel situations, while a handy dictionary and verb index allow for quick reference. This updated edition also includes a new chapter filled with words and expressions related to social media and the latest digital trends, ideal for making connections with new Italian-speaking friends. Say It Right in Italian, Third Edition features: * More than 500 essential Italian words and phrases * A field-tested, easy-to-use pronunciation system* Words and expressions to spark up conversations, make friends, stay in touch through social media, and more The EPLS (Easily Pronounced Language Systems) approach is based on an intuitive, sound-based pronunciation system and has been extensively field-tested with native-speaking teachers and certified language consultants. Go to iSayItRight.com to learn more.

Traditionell sind Paradigmen vor allem Gegenstand der Morphologie. Als allgemeines Beschreibungskonzept lassen sie sich jedoch auf Grammatikbeschreibung im Allgemeinen ubertragen. Derartige grammatische Paradigmen bilden die Grundlage einer konsequent funktionalen Beschreibung grammatischer Kategorien und deren Oppositions- und Relationsstrukturen. Anhand der Kategorie Modus des Deutschen wird dieses funktionale Beschreibungskonzept empirisch uberpruft und weiterentwickelt. Das so entwickelte Konzept erlaubt es, grammatische Kategorien als Zielstrukturen von Grammatikalisierungsprozessen prazise - und basierend auf ihren inharenten Relationsstrukturen - abzubilden.

Dans l'antiquite, la grammaire etait l'art de bien ecrire, et elle n'a pas perdu ce lien etroit a l'ecrit. La critique de la grammaire interroge ces liens par rapport a la realite langagiere. En effet, l'ecrit n'est pas une simple representation de l'oral, mais il ordonne, rationalise la pratique orale. Baser la grammaire sur l'ecrit, revient a decrire une forme deja rationalisee de la langue. Et ces descriptions ne refletent que partiellement la realite orale. Contribution a une grammaire critique, ce livre propose des alternatives aux descriptions grammaticales en dehors des rationalisations de l'ecrit. Elle ouvre ainsi les pistes pour une conceptualisation nouvelle de la langue.

Cet ouvrage decrit et analyse l'evolution des constructions de 82 verbes communs a 6 textes representatifs de l'histoire de l'allemand, a savoir le Livre des Evangiles d'Otfrid, les Psaumes de Notker, les Sermons de Berthold von Regensburg et de Maitre Eckhart, la traduction des Evangiles et les Sermons de Luther de 1545. La theorie utilisee est la grammaire de construction (Goldberg 1995). Le caractere anime/non anime des groupes nominaux, herite de l'indo-europeen, joue un role important dans l'evolution des constructions dans le constructicon, passant d'une certaine complexite morpho-syntaxique a une simplification, accom-pagnee de l'emergence des fonctions syntaxiques sujet et objet et parfois de modifications semantiques.

El volumen reune 14 trabajos cuyo objetivo es reflexionar sobre la problematica de la traduccion e interpretacion de lenguas ibericas. Se hace especial hincapie en los aspectos normativos, el papel de las interferencias linguisticas y de los conocimientos extralinguisticos en la traduccion e interpretacion, ademas de los metodos y estrategias traslativas utilizadas en la determinacion de equivalentes. Los estudios que integran este ejemplar se apoyan en los metodos de investigacion tanto cualitativos como cuantitativos. Sus resultados se articulan conforme a tres categorias tematicas: (1) normatividad, (2) equivalencia y (3) calidad. El libro nos ofrece una serie de claves para producir traducciones e interpretaciones de calidad y agilizar el proceso de toma de decisiones translatorias. The volume brings together 14 works which aim to reflect on the problems of translation and interpretation from and into Iberian languages. It puts emphasis on normative aspects, translational strategies used in the determination of equivalents, the role of linguistic interferences and extralinguistic knowledge in translation and interpretation. The studies included in the monograph are based on both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Their results presented are divided into three thematic categories: (1) normativity, (2) equivalence, (3) quality. The book offers us a series of pointers to produce quality translations and interpretations and to improve the translational decision-making process.

Dieses Buch untersucht die Integration der vorangestellten Adverbialsatze im Neuhochdeutschen anhand eines Korpus, das die Nahe-Distanz-Dimension systematisch berucksichtigt. Die Analyse liefert Ergebnisse zum - in der Forschung bislang weitgehend vernachlassigten - Bereich der konzeptionellen Mundlichkeit: Im Hinblick auf die Anbindung vorangestellter Adverbialsatze bestehen relevante Unterschiede zwischen konzeptionell mundlichen und konzeptionell schriftlichen Texten. Es wird zudem aufgezeigt, dass die integrative Stellung im Korpus in der Gesamtschau nicht den frequentesten Stellungstyp darstellt. Eine zentrale Bedeutung kommt dem Parameter der Inhaltsrelation bei der Frage nach der historischen Entwicklung der Verteilung der einzelnen Varianten zu.

Die Studie zeigt die Existenz verschiedener Ausdrucksmoeglichkeiten des Erfolgs und der Erfolgsrelationen in den aspektualen Systemen der tschechischen und der deutschen Sprache. Sie beschreibt diese Mittel detailliert anhand kontrastiver Analysen von tschechischen und deutschen Verben und Verbpaaren, damit die Sprachbenutzer und -benutzerinnen vor allem bei der UEbersetzung dieser semantischen Nuancen im Tschechischen die jeweilige Nuance identifizieren und aquivalent im Deutschen darstellen koennen. Der Autor stellt Loesungsvorschlage in Woerterbuchern und UEbersetzungen dar und fuhrt eine UEbersicht der Moeglichkeiten an, die zum Ausdruck der semantischen Relation im Deutschen gebraucht werden koennen.

La frase pseudoscissa non e stata finora oggetto di uno studio contrastivo italiano-tedesco. La presente ricerca getta luce sui molto discussi confini della struttura, amplia le conoscenze sulla sua natura sintattica, semantica e pragmatica, e propone una definizione accompagnata da una tipologia che raccoglie tutte le sue possibili manifestazioni. L'analisi corpus-based di un campione di testi tratti da giornali online (creato per il progetto ICOCP, Italian Constituent Order in a Contrastive Perspective all'Universita di Basilea) ci aiuta a capirne meglio la forma, la distribuzione e le funzioni discorsive. Oltre ad apportare nuovi dati sul linguaggio dei giornali online, i risultati dello studio si rivelano utili e applicabili anche nel campo della traduzione e dell'insegnamento delle lingue.