English Pronunciation Models in a Globalized World by Andrew Sewell PAPERBACK

Name: English Pronunciation Models in a Globalized World by Andrew Sewell PAPERBACK
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the topics of English accents and pronunciation. It highlights their connections with several important issues in the study of English in the world, including intelligibility, identity, and globalization. The unifying strand is provided by English pronunciation models: what do these models consist of, and why? The focus on pronunciation teaching is combined with sociolinguistic perspectives on global English, and the wider question asked by the book is: what does it mean to teach English pronunciation in a globalized world? The book takes Hong Kong \u0096 \u0091Asia\u0092s World City\u0092 \u0096 as a case study of how global and local influences interact, and of how decisions about teaching need to reflect this interaction. It critically examines existing approaches to global English, such as\n\nEnglish Pronunciation Models in a Globalized World\nAccent, Acceptability and Hong Kong English\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with fr;