Unlike other books on the subject, this book examines why learners fail to achieve good pronunciation and seeks a solution in building their confidence through a holistic approach. This concentrates on rhythm, stress, and articulatory settings first: if these are mastered, individual sounds should follow naturally

The Phantom Tollbooth is a remarkable story whose humor, irony, sense, and nonsense make it one of the most unusual and appealing books of the twentieth century

The chapters in this volume exemplify research and teaching activities that fall within the ESP profession in university and workplace settings. They illustrate the nature of ESP as currently understood and practiced in a variety of different contexts and locations, with all of its admirable strengths and a few of its yet-to-be-resolved weaknesses

This book provides both a comprehensive introduction to Business English for teachers who are new to the field, as well as inspiration and guidance for those already involved in this area of teaching

This book is an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts

This collection of fourteen articles on connected speech is of interest to teachers, researchers, and materials developers in both ESL and EFL. Ten chapters focus on connected speech in English, and four on Japanese connected speech

The over 1500 definitions and words that are used in this dictionary were specifically prepared editorially for an age level of 5-9 years. The entire book is profusely illustrated with complete full-colour illustrations to enable a child to grasp even more fully the meaning of the words and definitions. A child's first step into the world of dictionaries becomes a happy one and one that will make the move up to the next grade of dictionary natural and comfortable

This is a delightful fable in the great tradition. The long-tailed field mouse who is the hero of the story, was involved - and this is true - in a programme of field research and while scientists observe him he observes man and the rest of nature. This enchanting book reads like a fairy tale, but the author has indeed built a bridge from fairyland to science, and there is profound meaning in this story which will be a delight to people of all ages who care about man and nature

A new edition of Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test designed to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT test, administered online. The complete package for self-study includes the student book with hundreds of skill-building exercises and the CD-ROM with seven practice tests. Key features of the 4th edition include: • An iBT-format diagnostic test, three complete practice tests, and mini-tests in the book • Seven complete practice tests on CD-ROM • Over 200 skill-building exercises in reading, listening, speaking, and writing

Part 1 is based on the episode, "O Say, Can You Remember the Words?", written by Sally Lapiduss. Part 2 is based on the episode, "On the Road Again?", Written by Steven James Meyer