Techniques in Speech Acoustics provides an introduction to the acoustic analysis and characteristics of speech sounds. The first part of the book covers aspects of the source-filter decomposition of speech, spectrographic analysis, the acoustic theory of speech production and acoustic phonetic cues. The second part is based on computational techniques for analysing the acoustic speech signal including digital time and frequency analyses, formant synthesis, and the linear predictive coding of speech. There is also an introductory chapter on the classification of acoustic speech signals which is relevant to aspects of automatic speech and talker recognition.
Building on the rich tradition of English-language poetry that preceded them, the major British poets of the 20th century subjected their art form to the influence and permutations of modernism, postmodernism, and beyond. This essential survey of a century of innovation and eloquence includes such seminal early and midcentury figures as T.S. Eliot, William Butler Yeats, and Philip Larkin and concludes with analysis and discussion of the more recent contributions of such well-regarded poets as Ted Hughes and Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney. Professor Harold Bloom introduces this volume of critical essays, which also features a chronology, bibliography, and index for reference.
Do you often catch yourself thinking of what exactly you’re going to say a few moments before you say the actual thing? Do you frequently make mistakes such as saying the wrong word or mixing up letters in words because you constantly think of a number of different ways to say the particular thing?
This book can help you understand the reasons behind all of these problems with oral English fluency.
Have you ever wondered why every English teacher loves speaking about the Phrasal Verbs? Well, the answer is pretty clear; they are KEY to progress on your level of English once you have reached certain point. Phrasal Verbs are a must-have in your set of English skills if you ever want to become fluent in English. The main goal of this e-book is to explain what a phrasal verb is and why they are so important for your English. This e-book also shows 6 must-know tips to learn phrasal verbs along with a list of 40 most commonly used phrasal verbs in English.
Designed to meet the needs of any classroom, The Reader's Choice has been developed with careful attention to instructional planning for teachers, strategic reading support, and universal access that meets the learning needs of all students.
