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English Pronunciation in a Global World

Amrita Das

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Topics Covered

  • The concepts of intelligibility, credibility, and identity in English pronunciation
  • Personal goals for English pronunciation
  • English vowels
  • English consonants
  • Suprasegmental features in English (stress, intonation, etc.)
  • English accents
  • English pronunciation assessment

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This dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to the pronunciation of English words. It includes over 200,000 words, and it provides detailed information on the pronunciation of each word, including the vowel sounds, consonant sounds, stress, and intonation.
Self-study course in English pronunciation for advanced learners. It covers a wide range of topics, including vowel sounds, consonant sounds, stress, and intonation. The book is written in a clear and straightforward style, and it is packed with helpful tips and exercises.
Is the standard reference on English pronunciation. First published in 1917, it was revised by A. C. Gimson in 1946, and by J. C. Wells in the third edition in 1977. Provides information on how to pronounce English words correctly.
Is an introduction to the sounds of English. It covers a wide range of topics, including phonetics, phonology, and prosody. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with helpful examples and exercises.
Collection of pronunciation games for teachers of English as a foreign language. The games are designed to help students improve their pronunciation of English sounds, stress, and intonation. The games are fun and engaging, and they can be used in a variety of classroom settings.
This comprehensive handbook provides a detailed overview of English Pronunciation. It covers a wide range of topics, including phonetics, phonology, and prosody. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with helpful examples and exercises.
Guide to American pronunciation for non-native speakers. It practical guide to pronunciation that will help you confidently speak and understand American English.
Comprehensive and authoritative treatment of the theory and practice of English pronunciation. Suitable for both classroom use and independent study, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of English pronunciation.
Practical guide to English pronunciation. It covers all the essential aspects of English pronunciation, including vowel sounds, consonant sounds, stress, and intonation. The book is written in a clear and straightforward style, and it is packed with helpful tips and exercises.
Explores the two systems of thinking that the human brain uses: System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and deliberate. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by cognitive biases.
Explores the psychological roots of political and religious polarization. It argues that people are more likely to believe information that confirms their existing beliefs, even if it is not credible. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by confirmation bias.
Philosophical exploration of the nature of bullshit. It argues that bullshit is not simply a matter of lying, but rather a distinct form of communication that is characterized by a lack of concern for truth. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by bullshit.
Guide to the art of deception. It provides specific techniques for deceiving people, including how to build rapport, manipulate emotions, and exploit vulnerabilities. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by deception.
The Psychology of Identity: Self and Identity in Contemporary Society comprehensive overview of the psychology of identity.
Historical account of the decline of trust in the press. It argues that the press has lost credibility due to a series of scandals and ethical lapses. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by a lack of trustworthiness.
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Psychological exploration of the nature of trust. It argues that trust is essential for social cooperation, and that it can be undermined by a variety of factors, including betrayal, deception, and incompetence. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by a lack of trust.
Guide to the art of argumentation. It provides specific techniques for constructing and evaluating arguments, including how to identify fallacies and use evidence effectively. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be undermined by poor argumentation.
Guide to the art of persuasion. It provides specific techniques for persuading people, including how to build rapport, use social proof, and exploit reciprocity. It is relevant to understanding how credibility can be used to persuade people.
Provides a comprehensive overview of credibility in the digital age, discussing how to build and maintain it in the face of fake news and misinformation. It is particularly relevant for understanding how credibility is established and maintained in online environments.

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