Ocean State Libraries

Are you looking to improve your English pronunciation or the way that your English sounds to others? No matter what your level of English is–or if you are simply trying to lessen a strong regional accent–this program will help you sound more natural and communicate with greater ease and confidence.

Key Features:

• Six hours of recordings — learn English at home or on the go
• Simple explanations of sounds,...

"Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...

"When Mr. Websley is accidentally silenced by the Silent E Machine, Leap, Lily and Tad must journey through the Complex Word Complex to build the words needed to return his voice"--Container.

"Developed by the author, a speech consultant and accent specialist, this book features her method, which focuses on the anatomical placement of sound and on the musculature used in articulation. Where other accent reduction/English pronunciation products rely on solely mimicking of audio sounds, this work focuses visually, audibly, and narratively on the physical ability to speak English, noting that many sounds of English may be difficult for the...