Tongue Twisters Big Book: For Speech Clarity & Fun

Author: Nilam Pathak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359784348
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
A small percentage of people have clear pronunciation in oral communication. Everyone knows about its importance, but are unable to put required efforts to improve their pronunciation in their spoken language. Most people also lack the required tools and techniques to bring clarity in their speech.This book would act as one of the tools to bridge the gap to achieve exceptional oratory from basic or below average levels.

A Twister of Twists, a Tangler of Tongues

Author: Alvin Schwartz (comp)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nonsense verses
Languages : en
Pages : 125

Book Description
Collection of new and traditional tongue-twisters; section of twisters in other languages. Grades 3-7.

Anthology of British Tongue-twisters

Author: Ken Parkin
Publisher: Samuel French , Limited
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Published in 1969 and in print ever since, this was the first specialist collection of tongue twisters and is still a great tool for warming up and improving general articulation.

The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900

Author: Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 1190

Book Description

Three Hundred & Thirty-Three Twisted Tongue Twisters

Author: Byron L. Reeder
Publisher: BR Write Publishing House
ISBN: 9781626767294
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Original and unique tongue twisters created for better speaking, to be played in a challenging game setting or just plain fun. Note: The book will actually show how to use the tongue twisters as a game also.

English and German Diction for Singers

Author: Amanda Johnston
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461658403
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 311

Book Description
Often underestimated, lyric diction is a portal to powerful performance. It is through lyric diction that singers are able to communicate the wishes and desires of the poet, as well as the composer. Amanda Johnston takes a modernized approach in English and German Diction for Singers, making German increasingly accessible through the recognition that English and German are related languages, and thus have many things in common with regard to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource includes a thorough analysis of the German and English languages, as well as lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction, this book is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike.

Tongue Twister Challenge for Kids

Author: Laughing Lion
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
Are you worried that your kids are watching TV and playing video games nonstop? Or bored at home? Are you looking for the best way to keep them engaged and learning? But at the same time in a fun and exciting way? It gets exasperating when you run out of fun activities for your kids. They begin to become restless. Until you lose them to those mobiles and computer games again. Worry no more because this book's got you covered. Tongue Twister Challenge is perfect for kids of all ages. It's made to give your kids the two Vitamin E's: education and excitement. With 700 awesome twisters, Tongue Twister Challenge is: A great way for kids to practice diction Good for the development of muscles in the oral cavity A boost to your child's creativity A fun and engaging group activity for kids An exciting way to keep kids occupied for hours ...and much, much more! Choose from a massive selection of tongue twisters, from your favorites to the world's most difficult one (scientifically proven!), and let the fun begin. SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! With this book, you'll also get an audiobook version of this and a lot more Laughing Lion for free! Sign up inside the book and get yours instantly. Whether it's for learning new alphabet sounds, word exercise, or just having a good laugh with family and friends. This book is guaranteed to give you all that. So if you want your kids to have a fun time that doesn't involve gadgets and Wi-Fi, scroll up now and click "Add to Cart".

Poems Aloud

Author: Joseph Coelho
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN: 0711247692
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
Poems are made to read OUT LOUD! A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning â??Joseph Coelho will arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much loved and award winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" ~ Books for Keeps

30-Second Literature

Author: Ella Berthoud
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 0711254672
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: The History of Literature – from Sanskrit to Modernism The Novel – in all its glorious genres Literary Prose – non-fiction from diaries to philosophies Poetry – from the sonnet to the haiku Drama – interesting theatrical forms and genres Literary Devices – the techniques authors use in their works Literary Styles – the features and history of different styles of writing Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology . . .

Once Upon a Poem

Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904442745
Category : Children's poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Heroic, tragic, fantastical, funny, cautionary and mythical ... Whatever your choice of story, there's a poem here for you, because 'Once Upon a Poem' brings together some of the best stories told in verse! From the magical 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll to Roald Dahl's wicked retelling of Goldilocks, stunningly illustrated in colour and championed by today's best authors. Voted one of the best storybooks in 2004 by Books for Keeps.