TY - BOOK AU - Edwards,Harold T. AU - Strattman,Kathy Harris TI - Accent modification manual: materials and activities : instructor's text AV - PE1128 .E3494 1996 U1 - 421.54 EDW S PY - 1996/// CY - San Diego, Calif. PB - Singular Publishing Group, Inc. KW - English language KW - Textbooks for foreign speakers KW - Pronunciation by foreign speakers KW - Problems, exercises, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Foreword // Preface // Getting ready to speak American English // Understanding accent modification // Using pitch in one and two syllable words and phrases // Using pitch in three syllable words and phrases // Using pitch in phrases and sentences // Useful phrases and sentences // Asking for information // Determining where to jump in pitch // The fox and the grapes ; a passage for practice // Using ligatures and blends // Using upward intonation for Yes / No questions // Using special emphasis intonation // Rhythm : using time in speaking // More on the American English Syllable // Intonation in longer sentences // Putting our knowledge to work ; How to tell a story // Speaking in formal situations // Offering choice // Asking questions with tags // Review of standard intonation and its variations // References // Appendixes // Index // ER -