Practical Phonetics and Phonology: A Resource Book for Students

Routledge English Language Introductions

by Beverley Collins, Inger M. Mees

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.

Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible two-dimensional structure is built around four sections introduction, development, exploration and extension which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained. "

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Revised and updated throughout, this third edition of "Practical Phonetics and Phonology:



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presents the essentials of the subject and their day-to-day applications in an engaging and accessible manner 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, Peter Trudgill and John Wells includes an audio CD containing a collection of samples provided by genuine speakers of 25 accent varieties from Britain, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Singapore and West Africa gives outlines of the sound systems of six key languages from around the world contains over a hundred activity exercises, many accompanied by audio material is accompanied by a brand new companion website featuring additional guidance, audio files, keys to activities in the book, further exercises and activities, and extra practice in phonemic transcription
New features of this edition include an additional reading on teaching pronunciation, phonetic descriptions of three more languages (Japanese, Polish and Italian), expanded material on spelling/sound relationships, more information on acquiring the pronunciation of a foreign language, additional suggestions for further reading and much new illustrative material. "

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Written by authors who are experienced teachers and researchers, this best-selling textbook will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.

Genres: Nonfiction, Linguistics, Language

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2003

Reviews

[Mara Coenegrachts · Rating 3 out of 5]

ik kan haten zoveel ik wil, maar eigenlijk hou ik echt van phonology (als mn mening hierover verandert na het examen, mind your business)

[Saartje · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous gorgeous girls finish 'Practical English Phonetics and Phonology" before the exam.

(I did not finish the entire book, only the assigned chapters.)

[Eliza Maria De Bruyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

not even gonna lie this was pretty good

[Jorunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

ontroerend

[Cara-Elena · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the clearest handbooks I've ever read to be honest...

[Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

godt førsteinntrykk med flinke forfattera som gjør stoffet forståelig, men vart bare verre og verre. vanskelig fag å lag ei bok for for d fins sånn ingen håndfaste regla uten 70 unntak men dem ska ha for innsatsen. den oppgaven som ba oss stikk fingern inni munnen for å kjenne kordan gag reflex funke e en smule ikonisk. levert eksamen i går og livet glise 😎

[Alexander Teibrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot when reading (or partially skimming) this book: it starts with the basics of phonetics and phonology and goes into great detail which is probably well suited for linguistic students. I loved the audio samples on the website and appreciate someone pointing out the subtle differences in spoken English!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this for my current semester at university and well... it's clear and nicely put but still just a handbook of Phonetics and Phonology...

[Ama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book I purchased and read/studied for one of my classes. As the title suggests, it provides more insight into the phonetic and phonological system in the English language. It covers many details, provides a lot of information, and even has audio recordings which really add onto its professionalism and how thorough this book is. Yet I'm still grateful for the classes though. Although it's a good book for those who wish to learn more about English linguistics, it cannot substitute a competent professor (especially since this is about vocals despite there being audio recordings).

[Claudia BC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another crazy, very hard, difficult book I had to study, so another one who made my life miserable. :\
Buut very, very good, useful, informative if you're studying English Phonetics at any Faculty of Letters from anywhere. ;)

[Giulia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for uni

I wanna burn this book.
I wanna tear this book to teeny tiny pieces.

...I had to study this book for a freaking exam.
Damn you, Phonetics and Phonology!

Still, it was good, clear and informative.

[Suvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to phonetics and phonology. I used it for a university course and while it is not very in depth it was useful as a starting point for the topics.