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About The Book: "A Primer of Spoken English" by Henry Sweet is a foundational text that explores the principles of spoken language and phonetics. Sweet emphasizes the importance of pronunciation, intonation, and the natural rhythms of speech, advocating for a practical approach to language learning. He critiques formal written English and encourages learners to focus on everyday conversational skills. The book also addresses common pitfalls in pronunciation and offers guidance on improving spoken fluency. Sweet's insights laid the groundwork for modern phonetics and language teaching, making the work significant for both linguists and language learners seeking effective communication skills. About The Author: Henry Sweet (1845-1912) was a pioneering British philologist and linguist, known for his contributions to phonetics and language teaching. He played a key role in developing the field of modern linguistics, emphasizing the study of spoken language and pronunciation. Sweet authored several influential works, including "A Primer of Spoken English," and was a strong advocate for the systematic analysis of language. His ideas laid the groundwork for future developments in phonetics and language education. The Title 'A Primer of Spoken English written/authored/edited by Henry Sweet', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806043 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 113 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Speech Communications Textbooks. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.