British English Pronunciation Roadmap Book One Vowels

By Ashley Howard

Find your natural British English voice, one vowel at a time.

This first volume of The British English Pronunciation Roadmap is a complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the vowel sounds of Standard Southern British English - also known as Received Pronunciation (RP).

Through over 130 colour pages of detailed explanations, illustrations and targeted exercises, together with four hours of companion audio with easy access on your phone, you'll build the foundation of clear, confident spoken English.

Inside this book you'll learn how to:

Identify every vowel including diphthongs and the schwa in modern British English.

Recognise your existing pronunciation habits and change them step by step through specific exercises and guided repetition.

Understand exactly how each vowel is formed - mouth shape, tongue position, jaw movement, lip tension and length.

Hear and feel the difference between similar sounds.

Connect accurate vowel sounds with natural rhythm and stress to make your speech flow and sound natural.

Each chapter combines theory with structured, practical drills and hundreds of everyday words and sentences so you can immediately apply what you learn. Clear diagrams and model recordings help you listen, repeat and internalise the sound system used by speakers throughout Britain.

The accompanying audio (available on your phone for easy access) demonstrates every sound and exercise so that you can always hear what is being described and provides model vowels, minimal-pair contrasts and extended listening practice - essential for anyone aiming to sound clear, authentic and fluent.

Whether you're:

an English-language learner aiming for greater clarity and confidence,

a professional wanting a more neutral, polished British accent, or

a teacher seeking reliable pronunciation materials for students,

... this book offers the tools to transform how you speak and how you are understood.

Used on its own or alongside Book Two - Consonants and Book Three - Intonation, Vowels forms part of a complete, integrated course in British English pronunciation. Together they provide more than 12 hours of audio and over 300 pages of colour-coded guidance covering every sound and pattern in the language.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0993360211
• ISBN13: 9780993360213
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Ashley Howard
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"