Authors: Linan Shi & Shasha Shi
ISBN: 978-0-9811606-5-8 Synopsis English Pronunciation for Chinese Speakers offers Chinese students, of English as a second language, a comprehensive guide to pronunciation techniques of the English language. It includes an overview of current theory and practice, a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, innovative teaching techniques, and insights into the role of pronunciation in areas such as listening and discourse. The book consists of twentyeight lessons followed by practical exercises on syllabus design and assessments at the end of each lesson. The lessons include learning how to pronounce the sounds of the English letters, vowels and consonants with emphasis on the rules of reading the English letters separately and combined in groups.
About the Authors Linan Shi, an English professor/advanced translator from China, is one of the editorial board of A New English – Chinese Abbreviate Dictionary and has a contributing paper in Translators Techniques. Linan acted as an advanced translator while accompanying leaders of the Chinese Government and Entrepreneurs in their travels to investigate and negotiate import-export business. Linan is currently a teacher of English as a second language in Toronto. He is an advanced translator at the Translation Bureau of Canada. He is also an advanced translator at the Multi-lingual Community Interpreter Services Ontario and at the Toronto District School Board. Shasha Shi is one of the youngest teachers of English as a second language in Toronto. She teaches Mandarin language at Toronto District School Board. Shasha has an extensive teaching experience and her students benefit from her outstanding skills and knowledge.
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