Speech Acoustics of English as Second & First Languages Spoken in Pakistan: Acoustics of Human Speech - Couverture souple

Abbasi, Abdul Malik

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9999348157 ISBN 13 : 9789999348157

Editeur : Eliva Press, 2026

Synopsis

Speech Acoustics of English as a Second Language is a pioneering study that bridges the science of phonetics with the practice of language teaching. Through rigorous acoustic analysis of prosody, stress, and intonation, the book reveals how first-language interference shapes the acquisition of English in multilingual contexts. It foregrounds underrepresented regional dialects—including Hindko, Brahui, Bagri, Odki, and Marwari—advancing linguistic equity while offering fresh insights into the challenges faced by ESL learners. Combining methodological transparency with accessible exposition, this volume serves as both a scholarly contribution to phonetics and a practical resource for educators, curriculum designers, and researchers. It reshapes our understanding of speech acoustics in second-language learning and provides actionable pathways for improving pedagogy in diverse classrooms. Language is more than words—it is rhythm, melody, and sound. In multilingual societies like Pakistan, where dozens of regional languages coexist, English is often learned as a second language. But how do speakers of Hindko, Bagri, Brahui, Odki, Marwari, and other languages actually sound when they speak English? What subtle shifts in pitch, stress, and vowel quality reveal the influence of their mother tongues? This book, Speech Acoustics of English as Second & First Languages Spoken in Pakistan, answers those questions with clarity and compassion. It is not just a technical study of speech sounds; it is a journey into the voices of Pakistan’s diverse communities, showing how language, identity, and education intersect. Speech Acoustics of English as Second & First Languages Spoken in Pakistan sets a new benchmark for inclusive, data-driven approaches to language education. It is a book that listens—to the voices of students, to the rhythms of dialects, and to the needs of educators. By combining precision with empathy, it shows that speech is not just sound—it is identity, culture, and connection. Unlike many academic texts, this book avoids dry technicality.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Eliva Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9999348157
• ISBN 13: 9789999348157
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 230
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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