Improve Your American English Accent [With Booklet]

"Easy French Reader" is based on the premise that there is no better way to learn French than to begin reading immediately. The first readings contain simple selections that even beginners can read. As the book progresses, the readings become more challenging. Word glosses in the margins present new words, exercises challenge comprehension, and a glossary provides support reference. This approach expands learners' vocabulary and strengthens their reading skills, while the content of the readings introduces them to the culture, history and literature of France. The book contains three sections. Section one follows the story of two teenagers learning about their respective cultures: Julie, an American, visiting her French friend Marc in Paris. This is for the beginning student. Section two presents the rich history of France in progressively more challenging readings, suitable for the intermediate student. Section three offers adapted abridgements of four short stories by French authors - Maupassant, Zola, Baudet and Theuriet - suitable for the advanced intermediate student.

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Title:Improve Your American English AccentAuthor:ChildsISBN:0071428097Category:Trim Size:4 3/4 x 7UPC:639785414735Price:$19.95[category] ESL/Pronunciation[headline]Sound like a native English speaker in six easy lessonsEven though you know the vocabulary and the endless grammar rules, you still find it difficult to pronounce English words correctly. This struggle with your new language can make communicating with native English speakers a frustrating experience for both you and them. Now you can gain confidence in your English skills and speak like an American with this focused, nonintimidating program.Improve Your American English Accent is an easy and enjoyable way to learn and master the most challenging American English speech characteristics, such as: The most troublesome of sixteen American English vowel sounds The duration of vowel sounds Differences in stressed and unstressed syllables and words How a sound is changed by the sounds that come before and after it Stress in words and phrases and how it influences timingThe CDs present six 35-minute lessons, each one covering key obstacles faced by nonnative English speakers. Author Charlsie Childs is your own personal tutor, talking you through her proven methods for overcoming the tricks of English pronunciation. Accompanying the CDs is a booklet containing written pronunciation guidelines and transcriptions of the sounds, words, and sentences you encounter on the recording.Charlsie Childshas many years' experience with foreign speakers from many countries, both in the United States (including the Department of Defense) and overseas. She runs a training firm specializing in foreign accent reduction in Houston.

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