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by mslaoshi
Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:50 am
Forum: Pronunciation
Topic: Pronunciation for a Chinese Speaker
Replies: 31
Views: 34084

Yes, I am in San Francisco. Whi is Lorikeet? Reminds me of Parakeet.
by mslaoshi
Fri Mar 19, 2004 11:05 pm
Forum: Pronunciation
Topic: Pronunciation for a Chinese Speaker
Replies: 31
Views: 34084

Chinese speakers and added "a" sound

I teach a conversation class for Chinese speakers and have noticed the same thing. What I do is mirror what they are doing, both with sound, and then sight. I have a tape I made with a booklet of pictures showing the inside and outside of the mouth. This helps them tremendously because they are able...
by mslaoshi
Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:49 pm
Forum: English for Specific Purposes
Topic: Vocational English for Chinese Speakers
Replies: 0
Views: 2086

Vocational English for Chinese Speakers

:roll: Greetings! I am looking for a few books appropriate for teaching intermediate/beginning (but not generic) conversation. They do not have to be job-related. At the most, they could have a section on employment. I've checked out Richard Spears' books but after a while students feel bogged down ...
by mslaoshi
Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:49 pm
Forum: English for Specific Purposes
Topic: Vocational English for Chinese Speakers
Replies: 0
Views: 2161

Vocational English for Chinese Speakers

:roll: Greetings! I am looking for a few books appropriate for teaching intermediate/beginning (but not generic) conversation. They do not have to be job-related. At the most, they could have a section on employment. I've checked out Richard Spears' books but after a while students feel bogged down ...