A revised edition of a classic introductory phonetics guide and workbook For years both
students and instructors have found that the key to mastering phonetics is careful listening
and extensive transcription practice. This new edition combines Calvert's descriptive phonetics
text and Calvert's workbook into one updated user-friendly guide to phonetics and
transcription. The book contains a wealth of phonetics exercises as well as online access to
additional material for practice outside the classroom. Key Features: - Includes the most
up-to-date information on dialect and applied phonetics- Concept questions at the end of each
chapter help students integrate previously learned and new material- Extensive listening
exercises facilitate mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)- Phonetic
transcription drills give students practice in both listening and transcription This book is an
excellent study tool and clinical review of basic phonetics for all students in speech language
pathology and audiology.
