English Phonetics, Phonology and Spelling for the English Language Teacher 1st Edition

English Phonetics, Phonology and Spelling for the English Language Teacher — 1st Edition by Laurie Bauer

Drawn in by a clear promise: mastery of English sound and spelling systems for effective teaching. This compact, authoritative guide unpacks the essentials of English phonetics, phonology and orthography in a way that’s accessible to busy ESL/EFL teachers and teacher-trainees across the UK, US and worldwide classrooms.

You’ll find lucid explanations of sound production, phonemic transcription, stress, rhythm and intonation, plus an approachable look at how English spelling maps (and often misaligns) with pronunciation. Bauer’s expert perspective brings complex concepts down to practical, classroom-ready language, making it ideal for teachers who want to improve pronunciation teaching, lesson planning and learner outcomes.

Imagine lessons where students decode tricky spelling patterns, practise accurate vowel and consonant contrasts, and gain confidence with natural connected speech. This book helps you design those lessons by linking theory to everyday teaching challenges — from minimal pairs and syllable structure to accent variation and intelligibility goals in international classrooms.

Practical, reliable and written for educators, this edition is a go-to reference for primary, secondary and adult-teaching professionals seeking to sharpen pronunciation instruction and literacy support. Whether you teach in London, New York, Delhi or Tokyo, Laurie Bauer’s expertise provides the clarity and tools you need to elevate learners’ spoken and written English.

Add this essential resource to your teaching library today — clear, concise and directly relevant to the modern English language classroom.

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