The proper approach to teaching spelling is to teach students how to be suspicious, sensitive to possible problems. (JH)

Discusses the works and life of the Russian linguist Ushakov; His great contributions in the fields of dialectology and pronunciation are emphasized. (HK)

Deals with the critique of Hans G. Hoffmann saying that the new phonetic symbols contained in A. S. Hornby's "Advanced Learner's Dictionary" (Oxford University Press, London, 1974) are harder to learn than the older system of transcription. (IFS/WGA)

In fast speech, certain segments pronounced in careful speech may be deleted. Rules of a generative phonology have been used to account for fast speech forms. An alternative approach is suggested which views fast speech deletions as merely limiting cases of segment reduction, under conditions of increased tempo and/or casualness. To complement…

THE MATERIALS IN THIS HANDBOOK CONSIST OF 64 PRONUNCIATION DRILLS FOR THE "PASHTO BASIC COURSE." THESE DRILLS ARE BASED ON A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF PASHTO AND ENGLISH PHONOLOGY AND ARE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY A NATIVE SPEAKER. SIXTY PASHTO ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH DRILL, 30 CONTAINING THE PARTICULAR SOUND BEING TAUGHT AND 30 CONTAINING…

THE DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY SPEAKERS OF AMERICAN ENGLISH IN ATTEMPTING TO MASTER THE PRONUNCIATION OF EGYPTIAN ARABIC WERE ANALYZED DURING THE REPORTED RESEARCH. THE LANGUAGE UNDER CONSIDERATION WAS THE URBAN COLLOQUIAL ARABIC OF THE EGYPTIAN DELTA. THIS STUDY DEALT WITH THE SEGMENTAL PHONEMES ONLY, WITH SOME REFERENCE TO STRESS AND…

The linear sequencing of correspondence rules in the Mod 2 reading programs creates problems for rule instruction and the efficient application of the rules during word decoding. Training forms are suggested for overriding possible interference brought on by isolating the alternative pronunciations of graphemes. Learning to classify major rule…

Designed to aid teachers of English to speakers of other languages in dealing with pronunciation difficulties, this text consists of three sections: (1) vowel contrasts, (2) consonant contrasts, and (3) vowel and consonant cluster contrasts. The prefatory section provides charts indicating vowel and consonant articulation, and the pages on which…

This manual presents the Spanish decoding skills. Used prior to basic Spanish language primers, it teaches the basic skills necessary for reading Spanish. It is composed of basic listening and sounding activities and work pages used to develop audio-readiness essential to mastery of basic decoding patterns. The sounds of the letters and of letter…

Examines the structure and linguistic functions of stress in Basque. (AM)

The study sought to answer three questions confronting teacher educators in reading: (1) Are teachers proficient in word recognition skills; (2) what skills do teachers view as important for children to learn; and (3) does teacher knowledge influence their perceptions of skill utility? (Author/NG)

This article examines the description of the Italian double consonants and to propose a solution within the structuralist analytical framework by taking into account all available synchronic and diachronic data. The pedagogical implications of the theoretical solution are examined. (CFM)

Presents a method of quantifying the rate of a given change in a language during a specific time period. (Author/RM)

This textbook is a fifth reader covering biographical, historical, geographical, scientific, and literary allusions or references; spelling and pronunciation; grammar; definitions, synonyms, and paraphrases; and style and thought in reading selections. Selections from classic literature are included. Writings by authors such as Benjamin Franklin,…

This textbook is a fourth reader covering biographical, historical, geographical, scientific, and literary allusions or references; spelling and pronunciation; grammar; definitions, synonyms, and paraphrases; and style and thought in reading selections. Selections from classic literature are included. Writings by authors such as Benjamin Franklin,…