Current Publications

Phonology for Listening: Teaching the Stream of Speech

Published in 2013, this highly-regarded book is essential reading for those who want to analyse recordings and teach listening in ways which respect the realities of everyday spontaneous speech. Printed book and sound files which are a free download from this website. More here.

A Syllabus for Listening – Decoding

Published in 2018, this enthusiastically reviewed book lists – in staffroom and classroom-friendly language – how the sounds syllables and words of English can blurred blended and dropped. The syllabus contains lists of words, word clusters, and streamlining processes which can be used in the design of materials, and in classroom activities. Sound files are available as a free download from this website. More here.