Download or read book Here s How to Do Accent Modification written by Robert McKinney and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's How to Do Accent Modification: A Manual for Speech-Language Pathologists is designed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working with clients on accent modification in American English. A growing number of non-native speakers are interested in improving their communication skills and SLPs need preparation to work with this clientele. The text provides copious advice and many diverse techniques for teaching accent modification, from the level of basic sounds to the level of discourse. The text emphasizes realistic goal setting, so that clients focus on becoming effective communicators as opposed to sounding exactly like native speakers. The objective is a balance between clear and natural speech. Many SLPs favor intelligibility over naturalness because of their backgrounds working with speech delayed children, but with non-native speakers this often leads to unnatural speech and listeners focus on how something is said as opposed to what is said. Here's How to Do Accent Modification is uniquely geared toward the skills and backgrounds of SLPs working with clients in a one-on-one setting, but is also an excellent introductory text for any English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. Robert McKinney brings this unique perspective as a speech-language pathologist with degrees in both Communication Disorders and Teaching English as a Second Language. Also included with the text are numerous practical activities and worksheets for working with clients. The ebook includes audio files and video clips to demonstrate working with non-native speakers.
Download or read book Accent Modification Manual written by Harold T. Edwards and published by Singular. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Accent Modification Manual helps students use their cognitive and problem-solving abilities to examine the key elements of the intonation system of American English, how it is organized, and more importantly, how it works in communication. The strategies in this text provide the framework for the life-long process of modifying an accent. This text is an especially creative way of engaging learners in the process, and eliciting ownership of and a commitment to their own personalized improvement plan.
Download or read book Accent Modification written by Kate DeVore and published by Total Voice, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed instructional manual with extensive embedded audio for every sound in Neutral American English, by a leading author, speech pathologist, and theatre speech and dialect coach. Includes information on stress, intonation, and rhythm as well as sounding natural. Appropriate for both ESL and native speakers of English with a regional dialect. Written and spoken instructions for creating the American sounds provided. Whether you’re looking for accent modification, accent reduction, or learning an American accent, this manual with audio is right for you. Listen to the instructions, then listen and repeat words and sentences for every sound of American English. Additional practice material included. Includes suggestions for focusing your practice depending on where you are from.
Download or read book Remediation of r for Speech Language Pathologists written by Peter Flipsen Jr. and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treating older children and adolescents who have difficulty correctly producing /r/ sounds remains an ongoing source of frustration for many clinicians. The new professional resource Remediation of /r/ for Speech-Language Pathologists provides the most up-to-date information on the current understanding of /r/ and the related errors, along with a range of treatment options, to offer a comprehensive tool for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) treating this complex issue. In addition to a discussion of traditional articulation therapy and ways to improve the administration of this technique, this practical text offers a detailed review and explanation of several very promising alternative approaches. Written in what has been described as Dr. Flipsen's "folksy" style, this text is designed for the busy clinician. The first five chapters of Remediation of /r/ for Speech-Language Pathologists delve into the basic information needed to treat /r/. The next six chapters each tackle a specific treatment option. The treatment section begins with a re-examination of traditional articulation therapy and uses research evidence to help clinicians to fine-tune its application. It then progresses to discussing more significant modifications to traditional therapy and introduces several newer approaches to modifying the feedback being provided to the client. For each treatment option, the author presents a solid rationale and the latest evidence, along with practical strategies for their implementation. The final chapter discusses methods for deciding which remediation method to choose when working with /r/ errors.
Download or read book American Accent Training written by Ann Cook and published by Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Directed to speakers of English as a second language, a multi-media guide to pronouncing American English uses a "pure-sound" approach to speaking to help imitate the fluid ways of American speech.
Download or read book Accent Reduction written by Ivan Borodin and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a foreign speaker trying to pronounce American English, you may be pushing yourself too hard. There's really nowhere to go and seemingly nothing left to do. You're stuck with twisted notions of how Americans are supposed to sound. Your aspirations are turning into a real tragedy that plays itself out every time someone asks where you are from. This accent reduction manual flies in the face of conventional wisdom. It takes the responsibility off your shoulders. The vowel and consonant suggestions quickly add up, and in only a handful of scheduled lessons, you'll see that your dreams of clear speech need not be brushed aside. This program is supported by a free series of YouTube videos and limited to exactly what you need to improve. Your hopes will rise like a sun over the morning horizon. Study in the privacy of your own home, perhaps enjoying a double mocha latte as you pick up the basics of clear American speech.
Download or read book Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio written by Lisa Mojsin and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." 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 for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Download or read book Get Rid of Your Accent for Beginners written by Linda James and published by Get Rid of your Accent. This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foreign Accent Management written by Mythri Srinivasan Menon and published by Plural Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreign Accent Management is a book is written for non native speakers of the English language with European, African, Asian or Indian origin. The book is a guide to management of accents. The text is a compilation of valuable techniques in Speech-Language Pathology that have been in use for many years along with practical ideas gathered from workshops, tutoring and speech therapy practice. Most importantly, the book does not claim to erase the accent, however it will increase the awareness about accent modification and provides the tools and techniques to enhance and manage it long-term.
Download or read book Accent Reduction written by Ivan Borodin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are your nerves rankled by American English? Does your face grow splotchy in patches when you stumble through your 'trouble words'? When facing a speaking engagement, do you drag your feet, imagining a minefield of lava pits? Speech instructor Ivan Borodin has taught accent reduction for two decades, researching the most efficient methods. This manual presents a proven technique that is based on the premise that a convincing American accent begins with the production of the consonants. This concise manual is fully supported by a series of free YouTube videos. Don't delay. Start now to strive for your ideal speech. Presenting yourself with a clear American accent will wake up your listeners to the power of your words.
Download or read book The Handbook of Hispanic Sociolinguistics written by Manuel Diaz-Campos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of theoretical and descriptive research in contemporary Hispanic sociolinguistics. Offers the first authoritative collection exploring research strands in the emerging and fast-moving field of Spanish sociolinguistics Highlights the contributions that Spanish Sociolinguistics has offered to general linguistic theory Brings together a team of the top researchers in the field to present the very latest perspectives and discussions of key issues Covers a wealth of topics including: variationist approaches, Spanish and its importance in the U.S., language planning, and other topics focused on the social aspects of Spanish Includes several varieties of Spanish, reflecting the rich diversity of dialects spoken in the Americas and Spain
Download or read book Accent Reduction For Professionals How to Eliminate Your Accent to Sound More American written by Whitney Nelson and published by Whitney Nelson. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong Accents Can Affect Hiring Chances In “Accent Reduction For Professionals”, you’ll discover secrets of reducing – and eliminating – your foreign accent. Envision the ability to present a contract or proposal to your colleagues and not worrying about how you sound, confident in knowing that you’ve effectively masked your tell-tale accent and how everyone is listening to what you are saying and not how you’re saying. With this guide, you’ll quickly learn the easiest ways to sound more like an American and dramatically improve the way you sound. What insights can you be assured of learning when you read and implement the tips, tricks, and techniques revealed in this concise book? • 8 secrets to quickly and effortlessly reducing your accent • The Number 1 method of acquiring not only accent elimination but the intonation and syllable stress of native English speakers. • What are the sounds that English speakers use daily that are difficult, if not seemingly impossible, for those who are still learning to master the intonation and other nuances of the language This Guide will Also Reveal How to Overcome: • The use the “s” or the “z” sounds at the ends of words. (What you didn’t know that sometimes the letter “s” could be pronounced as a “z”?) • The proper pronunciation of perhaps the trickiest sound of all: the “th.” With the instructions in this book, you can swiftly conquer this sound and rapidly improve your accent • The diphthong problem that confuses and confound so many non-native speakers. • The seemingly insurmountable hard “r” sound. Did you know English is the only language with a true hard “r” sound? In this revolutionary approach to speaking like a native, you’ll discover what in your speech has been holding you back. You’ll be able to start implementing these practical tips and others will stand up and take notice immediately. This Accent Reduction Guide is For You If.. ✔ You have a high school diploma ✔ English is not your first language ✔ Public speaking is part of your job ✔ You are trying to get a career that requires perfect accent ✔ Having good communication skill is required in your job If any one of those sounds familiar to you, perhaps you have found the right book. This book is essential for you to break through and not only improving your spoken skills but developing them so well that you can communicate with others efficiently. Download This Book Today and Start Manifesting The Career of Your Dream !
Download or read book Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers written by Lauren Supraner and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers targets the most common pronunciation problems and accent errors for Chinese speakers of English. This targeted focus guarantees Chinese speakers the greatest improvement in the shortest amount of time. After more than 15 years working with Chinese professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, information technology and other industries, Accent reduction expert Lauren Supraner summarizes in this book the key pronunciation errors for Chinese speakers, along with the tools to help correct them. You will master : - Problem consonants and vowels - Word stress, sentence stress, and rhythm - Linking, which runs words together for fluency - Common intonation patterns This book includes: - Over 170 activities targeting the most common accent errors for Chinese speakers - 4 hours of recordings accessible on line to sharpen your listening and mimicking skills - Explanations for more than 20 common mistakes due to first language - Photographs and figures to help you master tongue, lip and jaw placement. Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers is also an excellent reference for ESL and pronunciation teachers.
Download or read book Accent Reduction 101 written by Elizabeth Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Team written by Arthur Schwartz and published by Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speech-language pathologists and language teachers working with foreign-born language learners recognize how difficult it can be to learn the prosodic features of American English. TEAM (Technology Enhanced Accent Modification) is an instructional approach to accent modification that uses computerized displays and feedback to enable non-native speakers of English to see as well as hear the features of their accent that make their English speech difficult to understand. They can see features such as monotone, excessive rate, inappropriate syllable stress, deletion of sounds or syllables, or misarticulation of certain sounds. By comparing displays of their utterances with displays of model utterances containing the appropriate feature, they can see the discrepancies and practice until their version matches the model. TEAM has six components: software for the retrieval, display, and playback of model utterances of speech features for your clients; a 37-item computer-based Accent Survey that assists in identifying features of accent that need to be modified; a curriculum that addresses the 15 features of speech that make accents most difficult to understand; an instructional methodology designed to enable your client to assume control for monitoring as well as modifying his/her accent; a database of 3600 (1800 male and 1800 female) model utterances; and a reference manual describing the operation of the program. Extensive online assistance is provided to assist you in answering questions about program operation and instructional techniques. Providing numerous highlights, the TEAM program: * takes advantage of the features of multimedia to enable clients to see as well as hear what they are learning. (Engaging!) * has been field-tested with over 150 clients over a period of 12 months to determine its instructional effectiveness and operating reliability. (Effective!) * operates on personal computers using sound cards, speakers, and microphones that are widely available and affordable. (Affordable and accessible!) * has a Windows user interface that is easy to learn and logical to operate. (User friendly!) * contains a curriculum that emphasizes prosody in addition to articulation. (Curriculum-based!) * uses a client/clinician feedback interaction that shows clients how to monitor as well as modify their speech. (Built-in teaching methodology!) * has a database of digitized audio recordings (1,600 male and 1,600 female) to be used as models of different features of accent. (Built-in model utterances!) * contains a criterion referenced Accent Survey that enables you to assess the client's skill at using different features of accents. The Accent Survey, which is used to assess performance before and after instruction, provides information to document instructional effectiveness. (Built-in assessment!) * has record keeping functions that enable you to track a client's progress. (Accountability!) * has extensive online documentation about the curriculum, teaching procedures, and help for installing and operating the software. (Online assistance!) TEAM operates on a personal computer using Windows. The minimum configuration needed to operate TEAM is: * an MS-DOS Compatible 486 computer operating at least 50 to 66 MHz * 8 megabytes of memory (RAM) * a SoundBlaster 16 or SoundBlaster AWE32 Sound Card * a Compact Disc Player * an SVGA color monitor * a high quality microphone with amplifier * high quality audio speakers * a mouse pointing device * Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows 98
Download or read book Accents written by Robert Blumenfeld and published by Amadeus Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Limelight). This practical reference manual, with its precise, authentic instructions on how to speak in more than 100 dialects, has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents available, now increased by a third in this revised printing. As before, the accents range from regional U.S. and British dialects to European accents that include, among others, the Germanic, Slavic and Romance Languages. Completing his around-the-world journey, the author then covers the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Online audio is accessed at halleonard.com/mylibrary
Download or read book Get Rid of Your Accent for Beginners written by Linda James and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
