Descriptive phonetics

Descriptive Phonetics

Calvert, Donald R.

Silverman, S. Richard

Reference

Thieme Medical Pub

Book by Calvert, Donald R., Calvert

Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Concise textbook for students of speech/language pathology. DNLM: Phonetics - Speech.

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Words, Language & Grammar

Brian C. Decker Div., Thieme-Stratton

Master phonetics with this updated and didactic tool.
The key to phonetics mastery is constant listening and transcription practice. Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics Transcription Workbook, now in a completely revised third edition, provides a wealth of exercises for developing a strong foundation in phonetics.
Designed for use alone or with Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics text, this state-of-the-art workbook is packed with narrow transcription practice, lessons on basic consonant and vowel transcription, multiple opportunities to learn IPA symbols, and a CD-ROM of the first ten chapters of exercises, allowing for practice outside the classroom.
Special workbook features:
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<li>Repeated transcription practice- the key to IPA proficiency! </li>
<li>A new chapter on thinking in terms of phonemes rather than letters, a common mistake among students </li>
<li>Additional transcription exercises in the chapters on vowel and dipthongs </li>
<li>Discrimination practice that requires a higher level of listening skills and IPA mastery, pushing students to reach their potential! </li>
<li>An accompanying CD-ROM for instruction beyond the classroom</li>
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With chapters covering everything from standard linguistic habits, to spelling and dictation, the revised and expanded edition of this classic learning tool paves the way to IPA aptitude. Every chapter has been revised, and increasingly challenging exercises have been added, the perfect way to strengthen listening and transcription skills throughout the educational process. Use Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics Workbook to guide your students through the fundamentals and maximize their learning!

Descriptive Phonetics Transcription Workbook

Garn-Nunn, Pamela G.

CALVERT

Lynn, James M.

Thieme

Now in its third edition, Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics is more lively and up-to-date than ever. This edition retains the focus and clinical applicability of previous editions, while adding new information, examples, and exercises to enhance student understanding.
 Ideal for either a one- or two-semester course, Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics encompasses the broad range of introductory topics, such as basic consonant and vowel transcription, narrow transcription, suprasegmental features, and dialect variations. The accompanying Descriptive Phonetics Transcription Workbook, includes numerous listening and transcription exercises as well as a CD-ROM to facilitate practice outside the classroom.
 Highlights of this revised edition:
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 <li>Helpful glossary and review questions at the end of every chapter 
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<li>The most up-to-date analysis of dialect variations 
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<li>Workbook and CD-ROM to help your students develop listening and transcription skills 
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<li>Updated chapters to reflect the most current information in the field, from suprasegmental effects to multicultural variations dialects</li>
 
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 Coupled with its state-of-the-art workbook, Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics streamlines learning and facilitates subject mastery. It is an effective teaching tool and a valuable resource, providing all the necessary tools to further phonetics and transcription proficiency.

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