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About this Book:
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This book is for native Mandarin speakers who wish to improve their accent when speaking American English. It can be used as a self-study manual or under the guidance of an accent modification trainer, such as a speech-language pathologist. A CD accompanies this book and is an indispensable tool for ear training and practice. The color-coded learning system makes it easy to learn the vowel sounds, even for visual learners.
You can learn the American English vowel sounds in a logical, step-by-step manner. You will learn the various ways that a single sound can be spelled, and you will have many opportunities to practice each sound with the CD. You will feel more confident about your English as you begin to apply what you have learned to everyday speech.
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About the Author:
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Sarah Hoefflin, Director of Global Transitions, works with executives, engineers, marketing personnel and other international clients to optimize their communication abilities. Sarah focuses on accent, language, cultural and leadership skills to enhance each individual’s opportunities for success in the American workplace.
Sarah earned a Master of Arts degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Minnesota and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She has a Bachelor of Science degree in German Literature from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Sarah’s own experience with second language acquisition guides her training. She taught English in Germany and learned to speak fluent German as an adult. You can reach her through www.GlobalTransitions.net.
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