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How to Access English Pronunciation in Use Audio Legally (And Save Money) If you’re learning English pronunciation, you’ve likely heard of English Pronunciation in Use (Cambridge University Press). The audio CDs (typically 4 discs for the intermediate level) are essential for the course. While “free download” links for the CDs are often pirated and risky (malware, illegal, poor quality), here are legitimate ways to get the audio—sometimes at very low cost. 1. Buy the Book + Digital Access (Official) The newest editions of English Pronunciation in Use come with downloadable audio via a code or the Cambridge Bookshelf app. You don’t need a CD drive.
Where: Amazon, Cambridge website, Blackwell’s, Book Depository (used acceptable). Price: Around $25–40 USD for the pack. Audio format: MP3 files or app streaming – better than CDs.
2. Used Books + Separate Audio via Cambridge (Sometimes Free) If you buy a used copy without a code: I’m unable to produce an article that promotes
Check Cambridge’s support page – they occasionally offer audio for a small fee. Audible / Google Play Books – some editions sell just the audio for under $10.
3. Library Access (Often Free – Including Digital) Most public and university libraries carry the book + CDs. Even better:
Libby / OverDrive / Hoopla – many libraries have the audio version you can borrow digitally for free. Physical CDs – borrow and rip them to your computer for personal use (legal in many jurisdictions as format shifting). How to Access English Pronunciation in Use Audio
4. Free & Legal Pronunciation Alternatives (No Piracy) If you need high-quality pronunciation practice today without spending money: | Resource | What It Offers | Access | |----------|----------------|--------| | Ship or Sheep (minimal pairs) | Free online version with audio | shiporsheep.com | | Sounds of Speech (Univ. of Iowa) | Animated mouth diagrams + audio | Free web version | | BBC Learning English – Pronunciation | Videos, tips, quizzes | BBC website | | YouGlish | Real-world pronunciation examples | youglish.com | | Forvo | Native speaker recordings of words | forvo.com | These won’t replace the structured course, but they’re excellent supplements. 5. Second-Hand CDs (eBay, AbeBooks, ThriftBooks) You can often buy just the 4-CD set for $5–15 used. Search for:
“English Pronunciation in Use intermediate CDs only”
Make sure the edition matches your book (red cover = elementary, blue = intermediate, green = advanced). A Note on “Free Download” Searches Websites claiming to offer free CD rips of Cambridge materials are almost always: blue = intermediate
Hosting outdated or corrupted files Packed with ads or malware Violating copyright (which can get your ISP or university account flagged)
Instead, the total legal cost to get the official audio can be as low as $0 (library borrowing) or $5 (used CDs). The time saved from avoiding virus scans and broken links is worth it. Final Recommendation