Sonidos en contexto

About this book

"Sonidos en Contexto is a comprehensive, theory-independent description of Spanish phonetics and phonology for intermediate to advanced students. It provides articulatory descriptions of native pronunciations as well as practical advice on producing nativelike sounds and a logical progression of exercises leading to that end." "What sets this book apart from other phonetics texts is its emphasis on real-world examples of spoken Spanish, using native pronunciation modeled in natural contexts. Complementing the formal description of phonetic detail is a myriad of hands-on activities that are entertaining, culturally framed, and relevant to students' interests and experiences." "This book provides ample support for acquiring and polishing normative pronunciation while enabling students to converse with Spanish speakers across the geographical and social spectrums. It instills an appreciation for the phonological and cultural perspectives of (especially monolingual) Spanish speakers as well as for ethnolinguistic diversity. By doing so, it equips students for real communication on campus, on the job, on the street, or online."--Jacket.