Accent Modification Manual

Foreward..Preface..Lessons..Getting Ready to Speak American English..Understanding Accent Modification..Using Pitch in One- and Two-Syllable Words and Phrases..Using Pitch in Three-Syllable Words and Phrases..Using Pitch in Phrases and Sentences..Useful Phrases and Sentences..Asking for Information..Determining Where to Jump in Pitch..The Fox and The Grapes": A Passage for Practice..Using Ligatures and Blends..Using Upward Intonation for Yes/No Questions..Using Special Emphasis Intonation..Rhythm: Using Time in Speaking..More on the American English Syllable..Intonation in Longer Sentences..Putting our Knowledge to Work: How to Tell A Story..Speaking in Formal Situations..Offering Choice..Asking Questions with Tags..Review of Standard Intonation and Its Variations..References..Appendixes..Index.."