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Cambridge Tree or Three     Now in full colour and with updated artwork, this revised edition of the classic pronunciation title, Tree or Three?, retains its simplicity and straightforward syllabus. The maintained emphasis on minimal pairs, which made the original edition so popular, makes pronunciation practice light-hearted and accessible. Each unit offers comprehensive practice of sounds, with additional work on stress and intonation, and the accompanying audio CDs give lots of listening and pronunciation practice. Still ideal for classroom use, the new edition is also more suitable for learners working on their own (at home or in self-access centres): clearer rubrics for exercises have been included together with better overall navigation and a clear answer key. The book is available in a pack (comprising book and 3 audio CDs) for self-study, or separately for classroom use. Key Features

• EASY TO USE: Full teaching rubrics allow the material to be used both for self-study and classroom use. Stand-alone units allow you to focus on sounds which you find difficult.
• SYSTEMATIC: Each unit offers comprehensive practice of sounds, with additional work on stress and intonation.
• MORE AUDIO: Three audio CDs give lots of listening and pronunciation practice.
• FULL COLOUR: Attractive full-colour artwork aids understanding and makes the material memorable.
• EXTRA WEB SUPPORT: Visit www.cambridge.org/elt/shiporsheep for extra practice and support.

Sounds English. A Pronunciation Practice Course   In this pronunciation course for intermediate students of English, each unit provides intensive practice in stress and intonation of particular sound contrasts. Designed for students working alone as well as for classroom use it provides an intonation list and language chart to help students work out their particular area of difficulty and plan their programme. The book aims to integrate the practice of intonation patterns with sounds and to use realistic texts and conversations for the practice material. A spelling box in each unit shows how the sounds can be spelled and a key to the listening tasks is included at the back of the book.

Teaching English Spelling: A Practical Guide Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers   Teaching English Spelling, a resource book of supplementary activities for practicing common English spelling patterns, can be used with both first-language and foreign- and second-language learners at a variety of levels. A typical chapter in Teaching English Spelling focuses on a single phoneme and is then divided into three to five easy-to-follow lesson plans, each on a different letter for the target sound. This resource book is packed with activities for practicing common spelling patterns in English. Each unit concentrates on a particular ’sound’ or phoneme. A wealth of activities for practicing spelling for second language, foreign language teaching and first language contexts.

Pronouncing American English Sounds, Stress, and Intonation Ideal for a complete course or as a pronunciation supplement, this vibrant book features extensive communication and pair work activities, guiding intermediate to advanced students in their development of clear speech and appropriate intonation. The workbook-size text is divided into four parts, covering the sounds of American English, problems encountered with American spelling as opposed to sounds, the use of a phonetic alphabet, syllable stress, vowel and consonant length, content words and function words, intonation, and using a dictionary. The units can be done in any order and include auditory discrimination exercises, Check Your Listening, and Practicing the Contrasts. The answers are in the teacher’s manual.

Phonics Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling     Phonics Pathways is organized by sounds and spelling patterns. They are introduced one at a time, and slowly built into words, syllables, phrases, and sentences. Each new step builds upon previously learned skills for continuous review and reinforcement. Learning in small, incremental steps is easier for everyone, especially students with learning disabilities or very short attention spans. A multisensory method is used to address all learning styles.

Mastering the American Accent - Lisa Mojsin This combination book and audio instructional program is designed to diminish the accents of men and women who speak English as their second language. It will help them speak standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. Specific exercises concentrate on vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, B, TH, and the American R, employ correct syllable stress, link words for smoother speech flow, use common word contractions such as won’t instead of will not, and more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (for instance, they’re and there), recognizing words with silent letters (comb, receipt, and others), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up party and potty. 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 of 13 different language backgrounds. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Enclosed with the book are four compact discs that use male and female voices to coach correct American-style pronunciation.  

  American Accent Training The best overall accent and pronunciation book. This book starts at the most basic level — the syllable — and builds up to the complex intonation that is used in everyday English. This book will guide you to fluency in spoken American English. All aspects of the American accent are covered in detail — intonation, liaisons and pronunciation. Book, 5 audio CDs, mirror and markers included.

English Pronunciation in Use Advanced English Pronunciation in Use Advanced gives students of English practice in pronunciation to help improve both speaking and listening. Although it has been written so that it can be used for self-study, it will work equally well in a class situation with a teacher. It will be particularly useful for students whose English is adequate for most social, professional or educational purposes, but who want to work further on pronunciation to improve their understanding and ensure that they are easily understood both by native and non-native English speakers. The focus is primarily on improving pronunciation in communication rather than practising individual sounds or words.

English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate English Pronunciation in Use is for learners of intermediate level and above. The material is addressed to the individual learner who may be working alone, but it can also be used in the classroom. This book covers all aspect of pronunciation including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. English Pronunciation in Use recognises the importance of pronunciation for listening as well as speaking and learners are provided with both receptive and productive practice.

English Pronunciation in Use Elementary English Pronunciation in Use Elementary is for learners of elementary level and above. The material is addressed to the individual learner who may be working alone, but it can also be used in the classroom. This book covers all aspect of pronunciation including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. English Pronunciation in Use Elementary recognises the importance of pronunciation for listening as well as speaking and learners are provided with both receptive and productive practice.