Publisher's Synopsis
For well over a generation, as America touches people in more ways in the emerging world, ever increasing numbers of people who speak English around the world see good sense in speaking it the American way - a well established, global standard.
Yet, the English we speak depends on where we grew up and our individual circumstances. People from countries with historical exposure to Britain, speak an English in the British tradition. At the same time their English is also transformed to varying extents into local Accents by the influences of their more immediate social and cultural environments.Most of us recognize that the way we speak has enormous implications. Those who speak a global English, whether the American or the British, are at an advantage compared to those with local Accents. The educational system has not been able to counter the forces that cause Accents to localize, leaving some at a disadvantage. Until now, there was little that could be done about this.This is a Course that has been specially designed to help people who know English - no matter where in the world they live - to transition from speaking a local English to speaking the American global standard. Developed with scientific discipline - it explains phonetics in simple terms, gives examples for illustration, and precisely describes vocalization using the Accent sensitive Vocal Fidelity Phonetic System.Speaking the American way, you will find that you are viewed as more "with it" in America, better accepted in international settings and well regarded in your home country. It will promote opportunity, success and inclusion.This is the first Coursebook, of a three Coursebook series entitled The American Accent LearnwayTM. The first Coursebook takes you most of the way - it provides the foundation, words used the American way, and the most Distinctive Vocal Patterns. The second takes you almost all the way. The third closes the remaining gap.
