Accent
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Clearer pronunciation for better communication
Helen Ashton Boeken
De romans van Helen Ashton bieden scherpe inzichten in het leven van gewone mensen, vaak gericht op de dagelijkse ervaringen en stille drama's van het Engelse dorpsleven. Haar werk wordt gekenmerkt door haar gevoelige portrettering van menselijke relaties en de subtiele complexiteit van sociale interacties. Ashton's vertelstijl is zowel precies als empathisch, en duikt diep in de psychologische diepten van haar personages en hun evoluerende omstandigheden. Ze verkent regelmatig thema's als plicht, sociale status en de zoektocht naar betekenis in het weefsel van het gewone leven.
Clearer pronunciation for better communication If your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You'll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand. Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on. Collins Work on your Accent features: Thirty-six units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in English "What am I doing wrong?" section looks at the mistakes you are most likely to be making based on your native language Advice on rhythm, stress and pitch Videos, illustrations and photos demonstrating the correct positions to produce accurate sounds A DVD-ROM with video and audio clips providing clear nativespeaker model pronunciation Extra practice sections concentrating on the most problematic sounds CEF level B1-C2 Suitable for self-study and classroom use.
