Books on British English pronunciation

All the English pronunciation books mentioned here provide a range of resources for learners at different levels to improve their British English pronunciation. They are either on my bookshelves, or are personal recommendations from visitors to this web site. If you would like to recommend a particular book to others please let us know.

"English Pronunciation in Use" by Jonathon Marks (Elementary), Mark Hancock (Intermediate), and Martin Hewings (Advanced)

More recommendations from the excellent "In Use" series. This series covers all levels, offering clear explanations, audio support, and plenty of practice exercises to help learners improve their pronunciation.

Level: Elementary to Advanced (A1 to C2)
"Tree or Three? An Elementary Pronunciation Course" by Ann Baker

Designed for beginners, this book helps learners differentiate between basic English sounds, with engaging exercises and audio support.

Level: Elementary (A1 to A2)
"Ship or Sheep? An Intermediate Pronunciation Course" by Ann Baker

This book focuses on distinguishing between similar sounds in English, providing exercises and audio practice to help learners improve their pronunciation accuracy.

Level: Intermediate (B1 to B2)
"Pronunciation Pairs: An Introductory Course for Students of English" by Ann Baker and Sharon Goldstein

This book offers practice with minimal pairs and other pronunciation features, suitable for learners looking to improve their basic to intermediate pronunciation skills.

Level: Elementary to Intermediate (A1 to B2)
"Better English Pronunciation" by J.D. O'Connor

This classic book provides comprehensive coverage of English pronunciation, with a focus on sounds, stress, and intonation patterns.

Level: Intermediate (B1 to B2)
"Sound Foundations: Learning and Teaching Pronunciation" by Adrian Underhill

This book is ideal for both learners and teachers, offering detailed explanations of pronunciation features and practical exercises for advanced improvement.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1 to C2)
"Practical English Phonetics and Phonology" by Beverley Collins and Inger M. Mees

This book provides an in-depth look at English phonology, helping learners understand the sounds and patterns of British English pronunciation.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1 to C2)
"Targeting Pronunciation: Communicating Clearly in English" by Sue F. Miller

While not exclusively British, this book includes British English pronunciation and focuses on clear communication, with practical exercises and audio support.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1 to C2)

 

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