The Melody of English: An introduction to English Intonation and Pronunciation for students of English

The purpose of this book is to guide students and teachers of English into the world of basic English Phonology.

Part 1 of the book is dedicated to some general considerations about the status of English as international, global language and about the mechanism through which languages are acquired. This part includes some of the author's considerations regarding the importance of learning Phonology in order to stand out from the crowd of mediocre English speakers, in order to understand and be understood in the real world, namely outside the classroom safe environment.

Part 2 is dedicated to Intonation, what it is and how it works and why it is so important in English plus examples and tips. This part, together with Part 3, in spite of being explained without the use of technical language, requires attention and often re-reading, due to its complexity, dealing with factors that are natural and often intuitive for native speakers, however it may need further focusing and reflection when studied in a foreign language.

Part 3 deals with Pronunciation, with a basic explanation of the British Phonemic Chart, Consonants and Vowels and the final part dedicated to some of the most difficult and unfamiliar sound of the English Language.

This book is a useful tool for those adult students who need to take the level of their English further and enjoy the benefits of it in their environment, might that be work, study or for any other personal aim. Moreover, it may function as an orientation guide for some English Teachers, facing the challenge of how to teach Phonology classes.