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REVIEWS & RESOURCES

BOOK OF THE MONTH

PronPack 1 ‘workout’ is an extended Sound Chart displays the Phonetics Alphabet) or
Pronunciation Workouts drill to help the mouth phonemic symbols for American symbols. Many
muscles become vowels and diphthongs of the thirteen workouts
Mark Hancock
Hancock McDonalD Elt accustomed to unfamiliar in a hexagon, and the come with sound files.
Activities are often fun. An
consonants in a square.
movements, and help
isBn: 978-0-9957575-1-6
learners notice features of A useful infographic eBook version is available.
pronunciation including explains how the chart The other three books will
Pronunciation Workouts is consonant clusters, word is organised. Six charts be reviewed here later
the first in a four-set series stress, rhythm and tonic are provided, offering a this year. Highly practical;
of resource books to help stress. An innovative choice of IPA (International recommended.
practise pronunciation. A
reviews in brief

A LITTLE TROUBLE IN DUBLIN THE NON-NATIVE TEACHER UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW
CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE READERS, Richard MacAndrew MATERIAL, Péter Medgyes Swan Communication Ltd
CUP ISBN: 978-84-8323-695-6 ISBN: 978-1-901760-11-8

Cambridge Experience Readers are aimed at A1-level pre-teen Both editions of this award-winning book (1994, 1999) are out-
and teenage learners. This exciting, award-winning piece of-print. Nevertheless, the debate surrounding the perceived
of original fiction starts when a youngster on a school trip relative value of the native-speaking English teacher (NEST) and
to Dublin receives a forged banknote. The story is gripping the non-NEST is relevant today, making this 172-page updated
and fast-moving with some surprising twists, although one edition welcome. It frames the largely unaltered original text
event did make me sigh in mild disbelief. The frequent colour (in black) with new material (in blue), including tasks, ideas for
pictures nicely support the narrative. The language exercises further reading and margin notes to stimulate reflection. This
are appropriate for the level, and the ‘Looking Forward’ original approach successfully links the debate to each reader’s
questions successfully arouse curiosity about the next chapter. own situation. The non-NEST author asks the uncompromising
The half-page glossary is rather short. A downloadable question: ‘Who’s worth more?’. Hugely valuable for continuing
audio track is available. The total word count is 4,256. Worth to draw attention to discriminatory practices within the ELT
investigation. profession. Immensely thought-provoking.

Reviews by Pete Sharma for Bournemouth English Book Centre: www.bebc.co.uk

editorial@elgazette.com

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