Description: In order to speak French as it is spoken by native-speakers, one needs not only to hear the language, but to know what to listen for. This comprehensive and accessible guide to current French pronunciation fulfils precisely this need. The first three chapters outline the book's aims, level and scope, as well as the general principles of French phonetics. The author also alerts the reader to regional variations in the pronunciation of French. He then turns to specifics, including vowels, semi-consonants and consonants, providing the reader with the basic knowledge needed to understand later chapters which discuss these parts of speech at greater length. Interspersed are other chapters covering such important aspects of French pronunciation as rhythmic groups, the syllable, liaison and intonation. The orientation of An Introduction to French Pronunciation's is consistently practical, and phonetic theory and technical terminology are kept to the minimum necessary. It will be of interest to anyone with a basic knowledge of French who needs help and advice in achieving a more authentic pronunciation.
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EAN: 9781405132558
UPC: 9781405132558
ISBN: 9781405132558
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Format: Paperback, 192 pages, 2nd Revised edition Edition
Author: Glanville Price
Book Title: An Introduction to French Pronunciation (Blackwell
Item Height: 1.3 cm
Item Length: 21.6 cm
Item Weight: 0.3 kg
Item Width: 14.3 cm
Language: Eng
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
