Voice and Articulation

** The course often enrolls a range of non-native speakers with specialized accent problems. .. CrannellUs text includes a number of appendices dealing with regional and national accents... ** The course focuses on drill and practice--from tongue twisters to longer selections. .. Adopters of the First Edition praised the range of CrannellUs exercises: from the practical to those needed by speakers in media, broadcasting, and performance... CrannellUs focus on Rnegative practiceS or understanding a speaking problem thoroughly by doing it a few times the wrong way, has proven to be a useful technique... ** A certain amount of information about how the voice works is necessary to help students discover their own particular problems. .. CrannellUs explanation of this material is extraordinarily clear as are the numerous diagrams and illustrations... ** Each chapter begins with a glossary of key terms found in the chapter to help students study the material..