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Go Beyond Pronunciation
This book details a research-based approach to refining spoken English communication skills for both non-native speakers and teachers of English language learners who want to go beyond surface-level pronunciation drills and explore the deeper cognitive aspects of speech learning and teaching. The download is an .epub file that can be opened in any e-reader app.
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Gain insight into what creates an accent, demystify “foreign accent,” and the most current method that goes beyond pronunciation.
Learn why traditional teaching methods don’t take ESL speakers to the highest level of speaking skills possible.
Leave with a new understanding of what accent modification is, who it is for, and what realistic outcomes are.
A research-based approach to refining spoken communication
In "Thinking About Speaking: The Adastra Approach to Mastering the American English Accent," Dr. Christi Barb, an expert with 25 years of experience in accent modification and speech-language instruction, offers a research-based approach to refining spoken communication. This book goes beyond surface-level pronunciation drills, exploring the deeper cognitive aspects of speech. Through engaging explanations and insightful case studies, you’ll discover: - How accents shape identity, perception, and connection. - The role of memory in speech in how it facilitates learning, retention, and recall. - A systematic approach to teaching and learning changes to speech. - Strategies for measuring progress and building habits that lead to lasting change. Designed for English language teachers and learners alike, Thinking About Speaking provides the foundation that bridges gaps in traditional speech instruction and empowers speakers to make lasting changes. Whether you’re a professional looking to enhance your speech or an educator seeking innovative methods, this book will transform the way you think about speaking.
Chapter Contents
Introduction Chapter 1: Why do People Choose Accent Modification? Chapter 2: What is Speech? Chapter 3: The Difference Between Accents, Dialects, and Accent Modification Chapter 4: Speech is Identity Chapter 5: The Role of Memory in Speech Chapter 6: The Evolution of Speech (Awareness, Control, Analysis) Chapter 7: Tracking Progress Chapter 8: Facilitating the Mental Processing of Language Chapter 9: The Speech Habit A Final Word Resources: 1) Examples, 2) Using the EARR Method References
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The download is an .epub file that can be opened by any e-reader app.
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