Accurate English (Dauer) (EN 1.046)
an intermediate to advanced level textbook and reference guide to the pronunciation
of English in North America, as spoken by educated native speakers in fluent
speech; divided into introductory material and four main areas - vowels, stress
and rhythm, consonants, and intonation; includes discussion of spelling patterns
for ordinary words, academic words and exceptions, as well as rules for stress
placement; includes examples of reductions, simplifications and regional variations;
2 copies of text available; approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (total time).
The American Accent Guide, 2nd edition (Lujan) (EN 1.051)
a complete, comprehensive course on the pronunciation and speaking style of American English; (c. 2006) text by Beverly A. Lujan, speech-language pathologist, and accompanying 8 audio CDs provide
an overview of American English speech patterns as well as practice activities focussing on rhythm and stress, English vowels and consonants,
as well as intonation; approximately 8 hours (total time).
American Accent Training, 2nd edition (Cook) (EN 1.052)
a guide to speaking and pronouncing colloquial American English; 13 lessons focussing on the intonation, stress and liaisons
used by American English speakers; a "pure sound" approach to speaking; 198-page book (c. 2000 Ann Cook) and 5 audio CDs;
approximately 6 hours (total time).
English Pronunciation (ELI-Lado/Fries) (EN 1.004)
a complete set of pronunciation exercises for use at all levels; exercises in
sound segments, intonation and rhythm; text available.
Jazz Chants (Graham) (EN 1.030)
very entertaining poems and dialogues that encourage intonation practice; for
use at all levels; 2 copies of text available; 48 minutes.
P.D.'S (Trager/Henderson) (EN 1.038)
a complete set of pronunciation drills through the intermediate level; two copies
of text available; approximately 6 hours (total time).
P.D'S in Depth (Trager) (EN 1.039)
an advanced version of pronunciation drills; two copies of text available; approximately
7 hours (total time).
Small Talk (Graham) (EN 1.043)
collection of jazz chants, "rhythmic expressions of standard American English
as it occurs in a situational context"; arranged by language functions,
each unit accentuates rhythm and intonation patterns of spoken American English
by providing low-intermediate through advanced-level chants, listening exercises,
pronunciation practice, and other activities; accompanying text includes exercise
pages, teacher's notes for each unit and answer key; audiocassettes of chants
= 60 minutes; audiocassette of exercises = 41 minutes.