A Practical Introduction to Phonetics has 62 ratings and 6 reviews. Emma said: A great book with a very practical approach. Don’t do the exercises in pub. This book is an introduction to practical phonetics, the description and classification of the sounds of speech. Catford’s unique interactive approach leads. A Practical Introduction to Phonetics by J.C. Catford, , available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide.
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Cognitive Grammar John R. Review For further reading References Appendix: Sound systems of languages ; Such a componential approach is an ideal way of countering the holistic way in which speech sounds are generally viewed by the phonetically untrained. The fact that these technical terms will be unfamiliar to the average ESL pgactical reading this review suggests that they fall within the domain of general phonetics rather than of ESL.
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To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The rationale is that the reader may learn only so much from verbal descriptions, but that his understanding will be deeper if it is based on introspection and investigation of his own performance, with the aim of bringing articulatory gestures under conscious control. Few would deny this.
This theory held sway in the s and 70s but has gradually been eroded by the failure of investigators to find confirming evidence for the theory.
This book is an introduction to practical phonetics, the description and classification of the sounds of speech.
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From back flap of “A Practicaln Introduction to Phonetics”: Co-articulation and sequences ; 7. Linguistic Categorization John R.
The Decline of the Space Program: Nov 16, Bahareh rated it really liked it. Though the book was still to an extent Catfkrd when it came to the finer details, it was nice that it held a wider view in the more general areas and drew examples from many different languages.
By actually articulating sounds and attending to the motor sensations they produce, readers acquire a deep, personal awareness of the principles of phonetic analysis and classification.
Previous Publication Date introductipn November Martin rated it liked it Mar 01, The book is a practical introduction. One of its ideas is that you can learn this by yourself.
A Practical Introduction to Phonetics J. Mohamed Zaghar rated it it was amazing Apr 30, It is thus very suitable for undergraduate courses in phonetics and for groups such as speech therapists. Account Options Sign in.
But it’s nice to read about other languages too. Prosodic features ; Trivia About A Practical Intro The History of Languages Tore Janson. Lessons of the Space Program Phillip K. About the Author s J. There are several topics covered in the phojetics which fall outside the central interest of ESL, e. Looking for beautiful books? There are no discussion topics on this book ibtroduction.
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