Publisher's Synopsis
"English Pronunciation for Arabic Speakers" provides detailed guidance on English pronunciation, identifying the particular difficulties Arab students face in learning to speak English. Part I is devoted to the problems of specific speech habits inherent in native speakers of a language and covers accentuation, rhythm and intonation in phrases and sentences. Part II deals with the characteristics and pronunciation of individual consonants and vowels. No previous knowledge of English language teaching is assumed and the book unfolds systematically. It can therefore be used either as a main textbook by teacher training colleges and universities, or as a reference source for experienced teachers of English to Arab students. It's use of phonetic symbols should enable the student to disentangle written and spoken English.;Each book in the series "Longman Handbooks for Teachers of English to Arab Students" is written by experts and highlights a particular aspect of teaching English to Arabic speakers, identifying problem areas and giving practical solutions.
