Sinopsis

ENGLISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGYA practical courseEnglish phonetics and phonology: A practical course by Peter Roach has a been a leading coursebook on English pronunciation for twenty-five years. It presents the basic theoretical material needed to understand phonetics, phonology and the pronunciation of English in the form of a 20-unit course. Each unit ends with notes on issues that deserve further study and recommendations for further reading, as well as notes for teachers and written exersises. In addition, there are audio exercises forevery chapter of the course on the two accompanying CDs. The new edition adds to this website with additional wrtitten and spoken exercises, as well as a wealth of other material offering a wider perspective on the subject.-Combines examination of theorical matters with extensive practice material-Designed as a 20-unit course which is suitable both for self-study or group work-Includes notes for teachers working with a class and an answer key at the back of the book.-Is suitable for begginers who are expected to achieve a thorough working knowledge of English phonetics and phonology-Includes updated references and bibliography, greater coverage of different varieties of English.