The IPA conference is set to meet in Hong Kong in 2011. In order to join, you can pay for a Life membership at 900E.
Of particular interest to TEFL teachers is the IPA handbook:
Running to over 200 pages, the IPA handbook provides the basics of phonetic analysis and the principles underlying the Alphabet. Examples are given of the use of each of the phonetic symbols.
The application of the Alphabet is extensively demonstrated by the inclusion of 29 'Illustrations' - concise analyses of the sound systems of languages, accompanied by a phonetic transcription of a passage of speech. These Illustrations cover languages from all over the world.
In addition, audio files to accompany the language Illustrations may be downloaded from the Editor's web site at the University of Victoria, Canada.
The Handbook is an essential reference work for all those involved in the analysis of speech.
I look forward to seeing you all at the IPA conference in 2011!
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