--- product_id: 2214134 title: "Speak with Distinction: The Classic Skinner Method to Speech on the Stage" price: "NZ$84" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2214134-speak-with-distinction-the-classic-skinner-method-to-speech-on store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Speak with Distinction: The Classic Skinner Method to Speech on the Stage **Price:** NZ$84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Speak with Distinction: The Classic Skinner Method to Speech on the Stage - **How much does it cost?** NZ$84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2214134-speak-with-distinction-the-classic-skinner-method-to-speech-on) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Widely recognized as the most complete and rigorous text of its kind since it was first published in 1942, Speak With Distinction is an invaluable resource. It presents a comprehensive study of the sounds of Spoken English in their most important phonetic environments. This most recent revision also adds much material for comparisons of speech sounds; suggestions for accurate, efficient and conversational ways of combining the sounds into connected utterance; indications that foster a working knowledge of two dialects of speech (General American and what Mrs. Skinner called Good Speech for classic and elevated texts); and beginning material to show application of the principles of Good Speech to well-written texts. Some important additions to the book are the extensive Glossary and Index, abundant guides to pronunciations, new sections featuring such details as the complete “Ask-List” of words, a program for the elimination of glottal attacks of vowel and dipthong sounds, greatly expanded practice material of phrases and sentences, and an updated Chart showing several levels of phonetic transcription and spelling equivalents in current usage. Speak With Distinction can be used in several ways: as a primary educational textbook for both the beginning and advanced actor; as a supplementary textbook for teachers and students who have their own methods and agenda for study; and as a reference book for teachers, speech coaches and directors. Review: A classic. - A classic. Review: a classic - This book is a must have for anyone who wants to increase their voice skills. this is a textbook for my vocal production and audition class. it's necessary for actors to pronounce words correctly. for the everyday person, we must be understood. this book teaches the international phonetic alphabet that covers all the possible sounds spoken in the american language. it is a how to manual that guides you through each sound. this book is invaluable to anyone that wants to improve one's voice. there are plenty drills and exercises in the book for one to practice. the coolest thing about this method is that it teaches you exactly where to place your tongue to make the appropriate sounds. i don't know you but that is very useful. in schools we were taught to imitate and mimic through repeatition. i find it much more easier to learn voice when one know how sounds are produce instead of trial and error. this is a classic book for anyone to get because we all communicate. my teacher and i'm sure many others, call this the bible of voice training. anyone that requires voice for their livelihood must get this book, especially a hypnotherapist or a presenter. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #81,610 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Vocal & Singing #53 in Speech #56 in Acting & Auditioning (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 196 Reviews | ## Images ![Speak with Distinction: The Classic Skinner Method to Speech on the Stage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ng5R3bzkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic. *by J***. on August 11, 2026* A classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a classic *by M***G on March 21, 2002* This book is a must have for anyone who wants to increase their voice skills. this is a textbook for my vocal production and audition class. it's necessary for actors to pronounce words correctly. for the everyday person, we must be understood. this book teaches the international phonetic alphabet that covers all the possible sounds spoken in the american language. it is a how to manual that guides you through each sound. this book is invaluable to anyone that wants to improve one's voice. there are plenty drills and exercises in the book for one to practice. the coolest thing about this method is that it teaches you exactly where to place your tongue to make the appropriate sounds. i don't know you but that is very useful. in schools we were taught to imitate and mimic through repeatition. i find it much more easier to learn voice when one know how sounds are produce instead of trial and error. this is a classic book for anyone to get because we all communicate. my teacher and i'm sure many others, call this the bible of voice training. anyone that requires voice for their livelihood must get this book, especially a hypnotherapist or a presenter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE textbook for speaking *by D***Y on May 8, 2026* I suppose this is THE book for speaking… --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2214134-speak-with-distinction-the-classic-skinner-method-to-speech-on](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2214134-speak-with-distinction-the-classic-skinner-method-to-speech-on) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*