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    Adding American Accent
    Adding American Accent
    Adding American Accent
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    Adding American Accent

    By Yvonne Cranmer

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    This concise book focuses on the music of American English- the rhythm and intonation that gives American English its jazzy sound. Emphasis is given to explaining how speakers can create and produce American rhythm and intonation. Readers can practice with the example sentences. A practice audio is available for free by email from the author.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherYvonne Cranmer
    Release dateMar 28, 2013
    ISBN9781301974368
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    Adding American Accent - Yvonne Cranmer

    Adding American Accent

    Yvonne Cranmer, M.Ed., M.A. TESOL

    Smashwords Edition

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    CONTENTS

    Introduction

    Chapter 1: Rhythm

    Chapter 2: Practicing Rhythm

    Chapter 3: About Language Intonation

    Chapter 4: Practicing Intonation

    Chapter 5: Intonation, Thought Groups, and Prominence

    Chapter 6: How Prominence Can Really Change Meaning

    Chapter 7: Practicing Prominence

    Chapter 8: Putting What You’ve Learned Into Action

    INTRODUCTION

    Considerations for Accent Training

    My Perspective On Accent

    Here you are reading this book in your quest to change how you speak English. First of all, I’d like to share my perspective on accent training.

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