Friday, June 1, 2012

CHAPTER 1: Introduction


           The book that I am studying is English Phonetics and Phonology. It explains how English is pronounced in the accent normally chosen as the standard for people learning the English spoken in England. Also, this course presents the information in the context of a general theory about speech sounds and how they are used in language. Consequently, the course is organized into five sections. First, notes on problems and further reading; in which you find out more about the chapter. Second, notes for teachers; that describes how to use the book to teach a class. Third, written exercises; that give you some practical works. Fourth, audio exercises; it shows you how to practice relevant exercises. Finally, additional exercises; that you can practice reviewing the book’s website.
            On the other hand, phonemes and other aspects of pronunciation should be studied carefully because of the notoriously confusing nature of English spelling. Also, accents and dialects must be taught with patience because languages are pronounced in different ways by different kind of people.
            In conclusion, this book related with English Phonetics and Phonology will be useful to learn more about the principles regulating the use of sounds in spoken English, particularly the British English. Moreover, this course will have special attention with phonemes, pronunciation, accents, and dialects.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF6QVxJoiKo

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