The Mischievious Athalete
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The Mischievious Athalete by William Critchley
PRONOUNCE YOUR ENGLISH - perfectly. William Critchley, author of bestselling The Pocket Book of Proofreading, presents a sparkling cast of characters from Cockneys to TV presenters, celebrities, and even members of Parliament. His new book is called The Mischievious Athalete: The Pocket Book of (Proper) English Pronunciation. WHO IS THE MISCHIEVIOUS ATHALETE? It could be YOU - if, mistakenly, you put an extra 'i' in mischievous or an extra 'a' in athlete The MISCHIEVIOUS ATHALETE, subtitled The POCKET BOK of (PROPER) ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION will help you to speak good English, pronounce difficult words, and gain in confidence with all things spoken. Whatever part of the world you live in, if you love English, you'll enjoy this book. There are sections on American English as well as (mainly) British English spellings and pronunciations, so you don't mix them up. Learn how to PRONOUNCE YOUR ENGLISH PERFECTLY, and avoid those embarrassing moments when speaking in public or even with friends. Get rid of verbal 'gaffes', malapropisms, faux pas, and assorted solecisms with The Mischievious Athalete to guide you There's a glossary of terms, an addenda, a famous English pronunciation exercise, select bibliography, notes, references, and a comprehensive index. 'A delightful insight into some linguistic secrets, told with great charm and wit.' 'An engaging and irresistible read for anyone who loves words and how to pronounce them.' ****
Critchley, William: - William Critchley is a specialist in tropical agricultural development and heads a unit on 'sustainable land management' at the at the VU University Amsterdam's Centre for International Cooperation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780955143786 |
| ISBN 10 | 0955143780 |
| Title | The Mischievious Athalete |
| Author | William Critchley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | First English Books |
| Year published | 2017-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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