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Direct linkChoi, Jin Soo – Applied Language Learning, 2021
This study examined the impact of the manipulated task complexity (Robinson 2001a, 2001b, 2007, 2011; Robinson & Gilabert, 2007) on second language (L2) speech comprehensibility. I examined whether manipulated task complexity (a) impacts L2 speech comprehensibility, (b) aligns with L2 speakers' perception of task difficulty (cognitive…
Descriptors: Task Analysis, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Pronunciation
Yeon, Sang-Hee – Applied Language Learning, 2008
Foreign accent and training in its reduction were studied. Many teachers and learners of a second language assume that fluency in speaking is the most important of the aspects of the delivery. However, pronunciation is another key aspect of delivery. For example, Koreans often do not produce English words with a final palatal and with a palatal+i…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Native Speakers, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedDerwing, Tracey M.; Rossiter, Marian J. – Applied Language Learning, 2003
Identified changes in 48 nonnative speakers' (NNSs) pronunciation over a period of 12 weeks as a result of the type of instruction they received--global, segmental, and no specific pronunciation instruction. Implications for pronunciation instruction are drawn from the results. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Fluency, Pronunciation, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedRekhart, Deborah; Dunkel, Patricia – Applied Language Learning, 1992
The speech of a sample of Chinese and Korean nonnative speakers of English (n=30) was evaluated by raters of the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) for a degree of fluency and by a computerized silent-pause-detection program. (35 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, English (Second Language), Foreign Students, Graduate Students
