Explains the complex manner in which the "human noises" we call speech are produced by the vocal organs, transmitted from mouth to ear and processed between ear and brain, which are the three stages which define the spheres of articulatory, acoustic and auditory phonetics. The reader is then introduced to the symbols used in the description and classification of speech sounds and shown how the latter are organized into patterns describable in terms of phonemens and other abstract concepts. Although this book takes most of its examples from English.
Select Readings Elementary Second Edition (Testing Program CD-ROM)
A teacher-approved American English reading skills series for upper secondary and university students. Select Readings Second Edition contains a range of high interest reading texts approved by experienced teachers. Testing Program CD-ROM simulates TOEFL®, TOEIC®, IELTS and GEPT exams.
Decoding Challenging Classroom Behaviors: What Every Teacher and Paraeducator Should Know!
The current text provides sufficient background in understanding why behavior occurs to facilitate the reader’s capability to develop intervention strategies that make functional sense. In order to design and implement effective intervention strategies, the ability to decode the function of chal- lenging behavior is a requisite. To acquire such skills requires a comprehen- sive approach to skill development.
Teaching Children to Listen: A practical approach to developing children's listening skills
Increasing numbers of children find it a challenge to stay focused on a task and follow even simple instructions in the classroom. Teaching Children to Listen outlines a whole-school approach to improving listening skills.
The Everyday Writer provides a "short and sweet" writing reference you can use easily on your own — at work, in class, even on the run. Small enough to tuck into a backpack or briefcase, this text has been designed to help you find information quickly, efficiently, and easily. This book will prove to be an everyday reference — and that the presented tips will lead you to any information you need.
