English Phonetics and Phonology - A Self-Contained, Comprehensive Pronunciation Course 3rd Edition  (English, Paperback, Peter Roach)

Roach's English Phonetics and Phonology is a comprehensive book for undergraduates. The book is intended for a preliminary, all-inclusive course on phonetics and phonology. It assumes no previous knowledge of phonetics, and teaches students with both native and non-native mastery of English. It includes the latest developments in the subject, teaching students how sounds work in English and how to pronounce words perfectly. In addition, the book includes two CD-ROMs with practical exercises and recordings for students to learn more from. The book is an indispensable resource for all students of the English language.

About Peter Roach

Peter Roach is a British academician and former Professor Emeritus at the University of Reading. An accomplished professor of phonetics, Roach has also taught at the Department of Psychology at the University of Leeds.

Dr. Roach is a graduate of Brasenose College, Oxford University, and completed his postgraduate studies in Manchester University and the University College at London. He obtained his doctoral degree at the University of Reading and has also written: Introducing Phonetics, Phonetics and Computing in Linguistics and Phonetics, and has contributed to The Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary.