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Jazz Chants are original poems and songs that are used to teach American English stress, linking and intonation patterns. The “Jazz Chant” method was developed by Carolyn Graham, an ESL teacher and jazz singer in New York City.
This edition, titled Small Talk, is especially good for adults who want to improve the rhythm of their American English speech using practical language.
You need to purchase both the book and the CD to get the full benefit of this fabulous audio course. I used this book and CD in my American English pronunciation classes and it really helped my students learn to use stress and intonation patterns in a fun and entertaining way.
Price: Audio CD $22.05, Book $13.16
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From the first moment I heard these everyday conversations put to classic jazz music, I knew that I would be using Jazz Chants as long as I was involved in ESL. As the author of American Accent Training, I use Jazz Chants in conjunction with Dr. Seuss for a well-rounded accent program. The songs are catchy, and students find that the rhythms and patterns become ingrained in their memories far more effectively than with text study. They are constantly amazed that “Americans really talk this way!” and “I can actually hear the speech music!” Mere words cannot convey what a wonderful series of exercises this is. Carolyn Graham is a musical genius.
I have used various Carolyn Graham books and CD’s and they are all great. I am partial to this one– especially for adult learners. I use the CD with the book.
The way it is structured each chapter has 5 or 6 short chants (conversational readings) about one topic. For example, there is a set of readings on apologizing with appropriate responses from the other person. (e.g. “Excuse me.” “That’s all right.”) The language is varied and very much the way American’s speak. There are lots of idiomatic expressions from everyday conversation. The two parts are separated– one voice indented– so each can be used by half the class at a time. Or in pairs after they have practiced. I like it for my adult students because the conversations are so practical for them.
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