Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers targets the most common pronunciation problems and accent errors for Chinese speakers of English. This targeted focus guarantees Chinese speakers the greatest improvement in the shortest amount of time. After more than 15 years working with Chinese professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, information technology and other industries, Accent reduction expert Lauren Supraner summarizes in this book the key pronunciation errors for Chinese speakers, along with the tools to help correct them. You will master : - Problem consonants and vowels - Word stress, sentence stress, and rhythm - Linking, which runs words together for fluency - Common intonation patterns This book includes: - Over 170 activities targeting the most common accent errors for Chinese speakers - 4 hours of recordings accessible on line to sharpen your listening and mimicking skills - Explanations for more than 20 common mistakes due to first language - Photographs and figures to help you master tongue, lip and jaw placement. Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers is also an excellent reference for ESL and pronunciation teachers.

Here's How to Do Accent Modification: A Manual for Speech-Language Pathologists is designed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working with clients on accent modification in American English. A growing number of non-native speakers are interested in improving their communication skills and SLPs need preparation to work with this clientele. The text provides copious advice and many diverse techniques for teaching accent modification, from the level of basic sounds to the level of discourse. The text emphasizes realistic goal setting, so that clients focus on becoming effective communicators as opposed to sounding exactly like native speakers. The objective is a balance between clear and natural speech. Many SLPs favor intelligibility over naturalness because of their backgrounds working with speech delayed children, but with non-native speakers this often leads to unnatural speech and listeners focus on how something is said as opposed to what is said. Here's How to Do Accent Modification is uniquely geared toward the skills and backgrounds of SLPs working with clients in a one-on-one setting, but is also an excellent introductory text for any English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. Robert McKinney brings this unique perspective as a speech-language pathologist with degrees in both Communication Disorders and Teaching English as a Second Language. Also included with the text are numerous practical activities and worksheets for working with clients. The ebook includes audio files and video clips to demonstrate working with non-native speakers.

Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Directed to speakers of English as a second language, a multi-media guide to pronouncing American English uses a "pure-sound" approach to speaking to help imitate the fluid ways of American speech.

Secrets of Reducing and Eliminating Your Asian Accent English is the third most widely spoken language in the world and its gaining ground. It’s already counted as an official language of 94 countries. People in every corner of the globe are enrolling in English schools and online classes. But why? The reasons are varied but simple. Globalization of businesses, tourism opportunities, and the world of entertainment are only a few of them. This book is specifically written for Asian students who wishes to reduce their accent and greatly improve their English-fluent level. With the proven tips, tricks, and techniques in this book, you’ll discover that you’ll be in an entirely new and exciting level of learning within days. In This English Fluency Guide, You’ll.. ✔ Learn where the hidden “z” sounds are in many English plural words and when to pronounce them. ✔ Discover the proper way to enunciate the five English vowels – a, e, i, o, u. ✔ Find out how to stress the correct syllables – the smallest part of any English word – in order to sound like a native speaker. ✔ Discover the fastest and easiest methods of shedding your accent. You’ll be surprised at your options! ✔ Find out how the “immersion” can increase your fluency. You’ll learn exactly what immersion is and how, even if you’re not surrounded by native speakers, you can experience this powerfully productive process. ✔ Learn the top four reasons why speaking English like a native is absolutely essential in this global economic world of the twenty-first century. The Quickest Way to English Fluency This book covers various concepts, ideas, and techniques to help lift you off the English language plateau. English is not an easy language to learn. But if you are using proper methods to learn and speak, you’ll find that your next level of learning is just a click away. Learn and adopt these techniques, tips, and secrets revealed in this book, and your English fluency will be on a whole different level within 30 days ! Remember: Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Download Now and Start Speaking The Right Way.

This second edition provides extensive activities to help college-bound students develop clear speech and appropriate intonation. -- Vowels, consonants, stress, and intonation -- Recognition and production activities -- Paired communicative practice -- Sounds in isolation, sentences, dialogues, and rhymes