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[ Paul Tench] Transcribing The Sound Of English A ( Book Fi)

Do you have a fear of transcription? Are you daunted by the prospect of learning and handling unfamiliar symbols? Th is workbook is for students who are new to linguistics and phonetics, and off ers a didactic approach to the study and transcription of the words, rhythm and intonation of English. It can be used independently or in class and covers all the pronunciation details of words, phrases, rhythm and intonation. Progress is deliberately gentle with plenty of explanations, examples and ‘can’t go wrong’ exercises. In addition, there is an associated website with audio recordings of authentic speech, which provide back-up throughout. Th e audio clips also introduce students to variations in accents, with eleven diff erent speakers. Going beyond the transcription of words, the book also ventures into real discourse with the simplifi cation systems of colloquial English speech, rhythm and intonation.

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