This new book for advanced learners takes a discourse-based approach to the study of English pronunciation and intonation. It encourages the learner to examine the sound system of English in the context of connected speech and provides an accessible description of the communicative function of intonation. A section of each unit focuses on the individual sounds of English; giving learners contextualized practice of those that they find particularly difficult.

   Pronunciation for Advanced Learners of English offers:

*an inductive approach approach to the study of the English sound system

*meaningful practice activities interspersed with clear explanation of discourse intonation theory

*ear-training to make students more sensitive to the role of intonation in communication

*a procedure for self-diagnosis with individual ‘problem’ sounds supported by practice exercises