Author: William Albert NitzePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A Handbook of French Phonetics
Author: William Albert NitzePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A Handbook of Phonetics
Author: Henry SweetPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Phonetics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A Simple Approach to French Pronunciation
Author: Loren E. Pedersen, Ph.D. Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1635052599
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A Simple Approach to French Pronunciation is a simple yet accurate guide to the nuances and intricacies of pronunciation of the French language.Most so-called pronunciation guides are either overly complex or too short and inaccurate. With this guide, you will master the art of French pronunciation, regardless of your French-language ability. A Simple Approach to French Pronunciation contains:* Clear, concise, and easy-to-read tables outlining phonic and phonetic similarities between words and letters* Practice sentences with accompanying sound files to check your pronunciation* Explanations of how sounds change based on contextAuthor Loren E. Pedersen, Ph.D., has painstakingly compiled all the minutiae of French pronunciation in one all-encompassing guide aimed at anyone studying French as a second language. Show off your mastery of French sounds, and speak the language with pride and confidence!
A Handbook of Pronunciation
Author: Luciano CanepàriPublisher:
ISBN: 9783895868191
Category : Languages, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Handbook of the International Phonetic Association
Author: International Phonetic AssociationPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521637510
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
An essential, comprehensive guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet, for phoneticians and others concerned with speech.
French Prepositions
Author: Trudie Maria BoothPublisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761826118
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
French Prepositions is an in-depth study of the forms of both simple and compound prepositions and their use in modern French. It is designed for use by teachers and students who wish to express themselves correctly in French and are looking for a complete and reliable reference book.
Phonetics and Diction in Sing
Author: AdlerPublisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 0816604517
Category : Singing
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Though it has often been passionately criticized--as fraudulent, exploitative, even pagan--the American funeral home has become nearly as inevitable as death itself, an institution firmly embedded in our culture. But how did the funeral home come to hold such a position? What is its history? And is it guilty of the charges sometimes leveled against it?. In Rest in Peace, Gary Laderman traces the origins of American funeral rituals, from the evolution of embalming techniques during and after the Civil War and the shift from home funerals to funeral homes at the turn of the century, to the incre.
A Handbook of Diction for Singers
Author: David AdamsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019804366X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Now in its second edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French, the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough, consistent explanations, it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers, vocal coaches, and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere, presenting the sounds of each language in logical order, along with essential information on matters such as diacritical marks, syllabification, word stress, and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries. Presented in an attractively concise format, the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts, providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed on the characteristics of vowel length, the sequencing of sounds between words, as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples, this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists.
A Handbook of Phonetics
Author: Henry SweetPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108062288
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
This seminal work on phonetics by Henry Sweet (1845-1912), published in 1877, inspired a Europe-wide study of the subject.
An Introduction to French Pronunciation
Author: Glanville PricePublisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9781405132558
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
An Introduction to French Pronunciation is a comprehensive and accessible guide to current French pronunciation. enables students to not only to hear the language, but to know what to listen for includes chapters on the general principles of French phonetics and regional variations in the pronunciation of French includes discussion of vowels, semi-consonants, consonants, rhythmic groups, the syllable, liaison and intonation written by a leading figure in the field, the author of A Comprehensive French Grammar (Blackwell, 2003)