Features full coverage of both British and American pronunciations using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Word Smart includes over 1,400 words and definitions that will help teenagers and adults build a better and more effective vocabulary. It s perfect for high school students studying for the SAT, GRE, and other standardized tests; college students who want to improve their writing; adults who want to communicate more confidently at work; and anyone who wants to get more out of reading. A perennial best-seller, Word Smart has helped over a million people...

"The Pronunciation Pairs, Second Edition, Student's Book has updated dialogs, which include current and useful vocabulary. Hundreds of simple, clear illustrations help students understand the dialogs and vocabulary. An audio CD with selections from the complete class audio program is included in the back of the Student's Book" "--Provided by publisher.

Why do we speak the way we do, and what do our voices tell others about us? What is the truth behind the myths that surround how we speak? Jane Setter explores these and other fascinating questions in this engaging introduction to the power and the science of the voice. 0The book first takes us on a tour of the sounds in our language and how we produce them, as well as how and why those sounds vary in different varieties of English. The origins of...