Introducción a la pronunciación del español

Introducci n a la pronunciaci n del espa ol familiarizes students with the sounds of the Spanish language. The text underscores the importance of accurate Spanish pronunciation for second language acquisition and mastery.

Students are provided with a detailed articulatory description of each vowel and consonant sound or segment within the Spanish language, immediately followed by a review of common mistakes to avoid when trying to produce each sound. Pron ncialo bien boxes throughout the book highlight errors that can contribute to a strong foreign accent when speaking Spanish. Readers learn strategies to avoid pronunciation mistakes and practice correct pronunciation with the help of audio recordings. Guided transcription exercises throughout the text provide students with additional opportunities to practice listening, writing, and identifying phonetic nuances in Spanish.

Developed to help students achieve greater mastery and fluency, Introducci n a la pronunciaci n del espa ol is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in Spanish.