Written for ESL and EFL teachers, tutors, and accent reduction coaches, as well as advanced level English students who can read and understand the English on this website. Inside, you’ll discover how our languages differ and learn great strategies and practice exercises that move students forward in their pronunciation and intonation of English.
English Pronunciation, Intonation and Accent Reduction for ARABIC Speakers is a discussion about the important differences between Arabic and English ‘sound systems’. Written by a teacher, for teachers, coaches, tutors, and advanced English students, it shows how Arabic affects speech fluency in English and what can be done about it. Learn the strategies, tips and insights of an experienced accent coach.
Available on the Amazon store near you; just search for ‘peggy tharpe’.
English Pronunciation, Intonation and Accent Reduction for RUSSIAN Speakers, written for advanced students of English and their teachers, tutors, and accent coaches. This guide narrows its focus to the interference points that affect Russian speakers of English the most.
Learn how to change your tone and sound more engaging in English!
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English Pronunciation, Intonation and Accent Reduction for Japanese Speakers, written for accent coaches, ESL and EFL teachers, tutors and advanced level English students, focuses on the two biggest challenges for Japanese speakers of English: how to speak in a stress-based language, and how to master English vowel and consonant pronunciations.
The chapters are accompanied by recordings. hosted on a private webpage, which model the sounds, rhythms, and intonations for you to study and practice!
Great insights for teachers, and solutions for students!
Available on the Amazon store near you; just search for ‘peggy tharpe’.
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Peggy Tharpe teaches, coaches, and publishes about English pronunciation and intonation. She believes that if you understand why something is happening, you're better able to address it and change it. She teaches the "why" of pronunciation as well as the "what" and "how".
