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Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Speaking / pronunciation skills > General
Practical resources designed to help language educators apply the
latest research and most effective pedagogical methods to classroom
pronunciation instruction In Second Language Pronunciation:
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching, a team of
distinguished researchers and educators delivers an incisive and
practical approach to evidence-based pronunciation instruction in
second language classrooms. Developed for language teachers who
want to incorporate and implement the most effective pedagogical
methods in their language instruction, this edited volume offers 15
essays that connect the latest research with practical applications
in the classroom. In addition to exploring recent but less
well-known methods--like High Variability Phonetic Training,
discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and
technology-based methods--these chapters are unified in bringing
theory to bear on practical questions faced by language teachers.
The chapters follow a standard format, moving from critical
research issues to pedagogical implications, and practical
resources to equip language teachers, scholars, administrators, and
teachers-in-training with the tools they require to develop their
students' pronunciation abilities. Readers will also find: A
thorough introduction to using empirical evidence to guide
pronunciation instruction in second language students Comprehensive
explorations of the integration of pronunciation instruction into
second language education Practical discussions of perception
training in pronunciation instruction and the importance of L2
segmental and suprasegmental contrasts in pronunciation learning
In-depth examinations of classroom research for pronunciation and
the use of technology to explore L2 pronunciation Perfect for
upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying TESOL,
applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, Second
Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and
Teaching will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers,
scholars, and teachers of language and education.
World English is an exciting new four-skills program which uses
National Geographic content, images, and video to teach the
language that learners need to succeed in their daily lives. The
series is built upon clear and practical learning goals which are
presented and practiced through appropriate themes and topics.
World English uses real people, real places, and real language to
connect English language learners to the world. Each level in the
World English series is accompanied by World English Writing
Portfolio which is specially written to develop learners writing
skills from basic word and sentence formation to writing connected
paragraphs in a variety of writing contexts.
The Gothic Language: Grammar, Genetic Provenance and Typology,
Readings, now in its second edition, is designed for students and
scholars of the oldest known language with a sizeable corpus,
belonging to the English, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian language
clade. The Gothic language is seminal to the history of the study
of each of these languages. Gothic grammar is a standard text in
courses on Indo-European and general linguistics since Gothic
serves as the prototype Germanic language in the study of
historical comparative world language typologies. Particularly
pan-Germanic is the innermost core of the grammar, the genetic
phonology, which is reconstructed within the most recent approaches
of laryngeal and glottalic theories. Most challenging to
traditional viewpoints is the total novel restructuring of Gothic
synchronic phonology via current theoretical approaches such as
underspecification theory and optimality theory. While the Gothic
inflectional morphology is rendered in full paradigmatic display,
its understanding is enhanced by the application of
underspecification theory and the use of inheritance networks, a
computational linguistic concept. Brief "Syntactic Considerations"
concluding the grammar present a network of head-driven phrase
structures. This book also brings the reader into the ambience of
the fourth-century Goths. Readings from the Wulfilian Bible, the
extant eight pages of the Skeireins, together with a glossary,
definitions of linguistic technical terms, a bibliography, and an
index complete this volume.
World English is an exciting new four-skills program which uses
National Geographic content, images, and video to teach the
language that learners need to succeed in their daily lives. The
series is built upon clear and practical learning goals which are
presented and practiced through appropriate themes and topics.
World English uses real people, real places, and real language to
connect English language learners to the world. Each level in the
World English series is accompanied by World English Writing
Portfolio which is specially written to develop learners writing
skills from basic word and sentence formation to writing connected
paragraphs in a variety of writing contexts.
Intermediate students and their teachers will find this compact manual an invaluable resource for essay-writing and debate in German. Thirty sections provide questions and vocabulary on a range of contemporary issues guaranteed to stimulate thought and discussion. Includes introductory notes on approaches to group work and writing strategies. Topics include: *computers *the environment *young people *war and peace *the third world
This work provides a detailed account of word level pronunciation
in England and Scotland between 1700 and 1900. All major and minor
source materials are presented in depth and there is a close
discussion of contemporary attitudes to pronunciation standards and
orthographic reform. The materials are presented in three
chronological periods: 1700-1750, 1750-1800 and the Nineteenth
century, so that the reader is able not only to see the main
characteristics of the pronunciation of both vowels and consonants
in each period, but can also compare developments from one period
to another, thus identifying ongoing changes to the phonology.
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World English is an exciting new four-skills program which uses
National Geographic content, images, and video to teach the
language that learners need to succeed in their daily lives. The
series is built upon clear and practical learning goals which are
presented and practiced through appropriate themes and topics.
World English uses real people, real places, and real language to
connect English language learners to the world. Each level in the
World English series is accompanied by World English Writing
Portfolio which is specially written to develop learners writing
skills from basic word and sentence formation to writing connected
paragraphs in a variety of writing contexts.
Voice and Mirroring in L2 Pronunciation Instruction presents an
approach to teaching pronunciation which aims for learners to
internalize the voices (complexes of linguistic and non-linguistic
features that embody particular speakers' emotion, social stance,
and group identification) of proficient speakers of the second
language (L2). Beginning with a review of bottom-up and top-down
approaches to second language acquisition (SLA) research and
pronunciation teaching, the authors present previously published
and new findings in interlanguage phonology and variationist
approaches to SLA showing the powerful impact of sociolinguistic
context on L2 pronunciation. On the basis of this review, the
authors argue that a top-down approach which begins with social
context is preferable in both the research and teaching of L2
pronunciation. They highlight the Mirroring Project as one such
approach that includes the social factors impacting L2
pronunciation, such as interlocutor, empathy, and nonverbal
elements. With accompanying instructional activities that have been
used in a variety of teaching and learning settings in the U.S.,
the authors demonstrate how this project can help language learners
modify their L2 pronunciation patterns and improve their
intelligibility as they internalize and channel the voices of
speakers they have selected as models. The audience for the volume
includes language teachers, particularly those desiring to use
top-down pedagogical approaches like the Mirroring Project to
improve learners' intelligibility, and academic researchers
interested in studying the way adults can acquire second language
phonology by holistically adopting and channeling the voices of
speakers they admire. The book is also of potential interest to
language teacher educators, curriculum developers, and textbook
writers.
Accessible teaching notes Extra ideas and developmental tips
Colloquial Breton: The Complete Course for Beginners has been
carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a
step-by-step course to Breton as it is written and spoken today.
Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical
and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the
essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively
in Breton in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the
language is required. Colloquial Breton is exceptional; each unit
presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a
wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a
grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of
dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary
lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly
format designed to help learners progressively build up their
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free,
succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An
extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises
Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of
narrative situations Helpful cultural points An overview of the
sounds of Breton Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial
Breton is an indispensable resource both for independent learners
and students taking courses in Breton. Audio material to accompany
the course is available to download free in MP3 format from
www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the
audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and
will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
'There is nothing mysterious about voice work. We all breathe and
use our voices daily and mostly do so without thinking about it. If
we want to become skilled voice users, we need to start by learning
how the voice works - and how we can work in tandem with that
function.' Developing Your Voice bridges the gap between voice
science and practical voice use where detailed and tangible
exercises receive thoughtful scientific explanations. Developing
Your Voice allows you, from any starting point, to systematically
work with your own voice. The exercises have their basis in the
foundation for all voice use - body awareness and breathing. This
training will help you access a free, smooth and sustainable voice
with the flexibility to express yourself, be it in your personal or
professional life. Developing Your Voice concludes with a chapter
showing how the vocal technique meets practical uses in text and
acting. Harald Emgard started as an actor and later took an
interest in teaching. He is a registered speech-language
pathologist with a wealth of experience of teaching actors, musical
actors and opera singers. Harald has held the position of Senior
Lecturer in voice and speech at some of the most prestigious
theatre academies in Sweden. You can see his former students on
stage and screen in Sweden, Berlin, London's West End and
Hollywood.
Intercollegiate forensics is an extracurricular activity venerated
in American higher education for producing influential thought
leaders, public servants, and highly trained professionals. In
spite of its sterling reputation, financial support for and student
participation on intercollegiate forensics teams is in an alarming
state of decline. The author argues that intercollegiate forensics
coaches, in the face of enormous challenges which threaten the
continued vitality of competitive speech and debate at institutions
across the United States, must chart a strategic pathway forward
for current and existing intercollegiate forensics teams. This book
advocates for the application of empirically validated leadership
frameworks to the nuances of leading speech and debate programs.
The author explores the use of innovative pedagogical methods and
coaching strategies rooted in modern perspectives of competitive
access and inclusion to boost team participation from individuals
and groups historically excluded from the activity. Through the
recommendations laid out in this book, the author offers a
framework for intercollegiate forensics coaches to use in
navigating an uncertain future.
Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910) famous humorist
and novelist traveled the lecture circuit. Unfortunately many of
his speeches and lectures were lost or not written down, making
collecting his works an ongoing process. Published material by
Twain has been rediscovered as recently as 1995.
This book looks at the discursive construction of European
identities in a variety of institutional and non-institutional
contexts and through a variety of social and political actors. Its
multilevel and interdisciplinary approach - rooted in the
Discourse-Historical tradition of Critical Discourse Analysis -
allows for a comparison of identity constructions at different
levels of Europe's social and political organisation and in
different modes of communication. The book analyses discourses as
diverse as those of the EU politicians, of Europe's national media
as well as of migrants living in Europe. It offers a set of
integrated models and analytical procedures which bring to the fore
the inherent dynamism and complexity of both 'bottom-up' and
'top-down' European identity constructions.
Idiomatic expressions are the 'salt and pepper' of any language.
They give Spanish its colour and imagery, its richness and variety.
From set phrases and idioms to metaphorical expressions and
proverbs, these essential components allow users to add humour and
spice to their language, vividly embodying Hispanic culture while
naturalizing their communication style to more closely resemble
that of native speakers. Key features: Includes a selection of the
most widely used idioms from Spain and Latin America; Idioms are
classified into specific and easy-to-reference categories; Creative
activities, exercises, mnemonic devices and learning strategies
facilitate the acquisition and mastery of idiomatic language;
Connections between the Spanish language and Hispanic culture are
explained and illustrated; Reference tables at the end of each
section highlight similarities between English and Spanish usage of
idiomatic language; Original samples, as well as fragments from
various Spanish-speaking countries and well-known literary works,
are included to help expose students to the use of idioms in
journalistic and literary writing. Practical, informative and
highly entertaining, this is the ideal text for all intermediate
and advanced learners of Spanish.
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