
Overview
CD 1
Track
1
Welcome to American Accent Training: Grammar. This book and CD set is designed to
teach you to speak standard American
English. Everything is explained and a complete
answer key is provided in the back
of
the text.
At
any point, you can call (800) 457-4255
toll-free for support.
"I
hate
grammar.
It's
boring."
CD 1
Track
2
Studying grammar rules is, for most people, not fun. This method stays as
far
away from
memorization as
possible, and lets you jump right into applying and using the techniques
in
actual speech. After all, in conversation, you're not going to think, "Was that modifier
dangling?" or "Hmm, was that subjunctive pluperfect enough?"
"Is
this
just
a grammar
book?"
No, this isn't just a grammar book. You will learn vocabulary, sentence types, story order,
logic, intonation, word connections, and pronunciation. Your comprehension and listen-
ing skills will become sharp and accurate. Your writing will become crisp and detailed,
yet concise and to the point. When you
apply all the techniques in this book, your writing
and speaking will be fluent,
logical, and easily understood.
"But
I've
already
studied
grammar
...
" CD 1
Track
3
Studying grammar in the traditional way doesn't do much for many students, and that's
why we've come up with an
entirely new approach. You know how when you're in a
new town
or
in a shopping mall, there is a map on a pedestal with an arrow indicating
"You Are Here"? The problem most students have is that they are literally lost in the
language. They know some
of
the details, but they don't really know how the puzzle
pieces fit together.
In
other words, they lack a good understanding
of
the big picture
of
English. This book provides a visual map, so you always know right where you are.
"English is too hard."
English has about half a million words, but nobody uses all
of
them. The average edu-
cated person
only uses about 2,500 high-frequency words, most
of
which you already
know. By starting with the basic structures presented here, along with the high-frequency
vocabulary, you will quickly learn how to make simple, 100% accurate sentences. By
gradually building on the perfect foundation with different vocabulary, you will soon be
able to express yourself easily.
"I
can't
understand
when
Americans
talk
to
me."
CD 1
Track
4
Although this is a grammar book, it takes a singularly auditory approach. The exercises
are
also on the CDs, so you will learn to hear the sounds, rhythms, patterns, structures,
and
vocabulary
of
spoken American English.
"How
long win
this
take?"
The amazing thing about this approach is, because you will quickly understand
where you are in the
language-learning
process-what
you already know and what
areas you still need
to
study-you
will be able to fill in the gaps in just a month
or
two.
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