Perfecting Your English Pronunciation

Update: I purchased the second edition of this book FOR THE VERY REASON THAT IT DID NOT HAVE A CD! My tablet does not have a slot for a CD, so having the 12 hours of content streaming via a web link is so much better. Plus it allows for more audio and video than the previous book. I can't understand people giving bad reviews for the reason that there is no CD -- that's not a flaw, that's a feature! There are explicit instructions on the inside front cover on how to download the publisher's language lab app too. But hey, if you can't be bothered to read directions, don't blame the product. My review of the usefulness of this for accent reduction stands, but the new edition is even better because there are more examples to watch and listen to.After viewing the DVD and reading this book, I am buying it for a friend who has a thick Eastern European accent, which, while charming to his friends, he feels has impeded his ability to attract clients in the United States (he is an engineering professional). This may not be fair, it may not be respecting of diversity, but it is a reality in his business world. When people learn English, the focus is on teaching vocabulary and grammar - leaving learners to acquire pronunciation on their own, by exposure and by trial and error. This book finally explains the anatomical mechanics of pronunciation -- the tongue, teeth, and lip placement necessary to make certain English sounds. The explanations and exercises in the books and on the audio shorten EXPONENTIALLY the time needed to pronounce the vocabulary words most ESOL teachers focus on imparting. There seems to be nothing else like it on the market. Perfecting Your English Pronunciation is a great resource for business executives, medical professionals, educators, and anyone whose career depends on the ability to be understood, in English, by clients. It is a great investment at a very reasonable price.

This is a must-have for any ESL teacher or anyone interested in tweaking their accent for a North American sound.It has excellent media in addition to very thorough lists and comparative exercises to train one's ear and tongue.

I have ordered and cancelled this item three times. Each time, I've attempting to access the audio and video files in the text. Either they do not appear as links, or if they appear as links the file does not open successfully. I've tried this on a relatively new PC, and old Mac and a new Mac. Why is this so problematic?

I am a speech language pathologist and I find this a helpful book in my work with clients that I am helping them work on their American accent.

I thought the book included 2 CDs. No CDs. I am sad & disappointed.How do you learn pronunciation without audio help?

The audio and video files are really useful and well thought out. As a French native speaker, this book helped me a lot. Thank you!!

Great!

I purchased this book a week ago, have been trying to contact author through her website, and no answer after sending two emails.I have not been able to find the audio nor the video files on any website, so the book is completely useless, and I am returning it this week.

Agora o App está funcionando e é possível baixá-lo.