Download or read book Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics written by Pamela G. Garn-Nunn and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised edition of a classic introductory phonetics guide and workbook For years both students and instructors have found that the key to mastering phonetics is careful listening and extensive transcription practice. This new edition combines Calvert's descriptive phonetics text and Calvert's workbook into one updated, user-friendly guide to phonetics and transcription. The book contains a wealth of phonetics exercises as well as online access to additional material for practice outside the classroom. Key Features: Includes the most up-to-date information on dialect and applied phonetics Concept questions at the end of each chapter help students integrate previously learned and new material Extensive listening exercises facilitate mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Phonetic transcription drills give students practice in both listening and transcription This book is an excellent study tool and clinical review of basic phonetics for all students in speech language pathology and audiology.