Product Description

This updated language program includes three audio CDs, which replace the previous edition's tape cassettes. Focus is on correct pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases so that the speaker can be clearly understood in Latin America and Spain. It presents exercises in sound discrimination and accurate sound creation, for example instructing in pronunciation of the "±," which does not occur in English. Words and phrases are put into a variety of conversational contexts for students of Spanish to practice and perfect. Sentence intonation patterns are presented to help students master the Spanish language as it is really spoken, and English-Spanish cognates are presented and analyzed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #486818 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 4
• Binding: Paperback
• 140 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up–This revision of the 1994 program offers pronunciation drills in Spanish and is intended to give students practice in speaking the language. The content is not substantially different from the original audiocassette release except for format. It is designed to aid in mastery of the sounds of Spanish, training the ear to detect normal variations in Spanish pronunciation. There are five parts. The first segment contains lists of Spanish place names and cognates familiar to American students, priming the ear to the differences in Spanish and American sound verbalization. The next two parts present each Spanish letter, as well as variations on the sounds of each in specific instances. The accompanying textbook has diagrams of tongue placement to achieve the correct pronunciation. Examples of words and sentences using the sound of the focus letter are presented, with ample time for listeners to repeat the word, phrase, or sentence and to listen for confirmation. Part four covers Spanish stress and intonation patterns, with words and phrases included for practice. The fifth segment features dialogues that illustrate the most used Spanish verb tenses. The pace is slow at first but increases in speed until students are speaking at almost a normal rate. The paperback textbook duplicates the material on the CDs, and the initial sections allow for dictation practice as well as pronunciation drills. The CDs can be used with the book or independently. The voices of the male and female narrators are easy to understand and to duplicate and demonstrate a range of regional accents. The aural quality and pacing are excellent. This series will enhance high school language programs and could be used in language labs or at home for reinforcement .–Ann Welton, Grant Elementary School, Tacoma, WA
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From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Pronounce It
PERFECTLY
in SPANISH

SECOND EDITION

When mastering a new language, nothing is more important than learning to pronounce words and phrases so you’re understood. This CD-and-book program emphasizes speaking, sound discrimination, and accurate sound creation. It is designed especially for language students who need more practice with the spoken word. It is also valuable for travelers and business people learning a new language by themselves.

Spanish speech inflections are explained, as are the varying Spanish accents from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Practice is offered in accented and unaccented vowel combinations such as ua, ie, aº, and dozens more.

Customer Reviews

Certainly Helps One Prounounce It Perfectly
This is one of the best products I have purchased for learning Spanish.
The book is well-organized and the CDs contain every bit of essential information covered in the book. There are different native speakers on the tape and their pronunciation is clear and concise. I will add here that there are many other books and tapes claiming to improve pronunciation, but they usually fall short of the claim. At this price you will not find a better product.