Examines the relationship between accent in language learning and pitch discrimination in music. Research conducted under a grant from the U.S. Office of Education. (DS)

In foreign language classes, intonation is taught using as a basis for comparison the intonation of the standard dialect of the native language. It is argued here that the learner's native dialect should be used instead. Examples are given of transfer from Swabian dialect to English. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses why English pronunciation and intonation have been neglected in Hong Kong English-as-a-Second-Language lessons, why it is essential to teach English phonetic symbols, and what remedial measures should be taken to implement this neglected component of teaching ESL. (Author/VWL)

Presents a general test of the intonational comprehension of English-as-a-Foreign-Language, in which students are required to match a sentence, spoken with particular intonation patterns, to one of three alternative interpretations. The test can also help provide insights into particulars and universals of intonation. (CB)

Investigates the general intonation patterns of Korean speakers when they speak English declarative sentences. Findings show the pitch accent often falls on the last syllable of the phonological word in focus, and that Korean subjects exhibit a distinct tonal pattern for phrases similar to the low-high-low-high tone sequence of Korean accentual…

Attempts to show that audio-visual feedback is more effective in intonation learning than auditory feedback. While practice time did not seem to be a major factor, results showed audio-visual feedback to be more effective than auditory feedback. In addition, feedback modality was shown to influence learning behavior. (SL)

Underlines the importance of semantic, situational, and phonological factors such as intonation in the teaching of French as a second language. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Special issue devoted to the second conference on structuro-global-audio-visual methodology, at Mons, Belgium, 1971; text of a talk which formed the basis of discussion during the conference. (VM)

Special issue devoted to the second conference on structuro-global-audio-visual methodology, at Mons, Belgium, 1971. This report constitutes the groundwork for a more detailed study published in its entirety in the Bulletin de l'A.T.A.V.; n1 p1-28 1972 (University of Mons). (VM)

In lieu of language lab attendance, second-year language students had the option of attending a drama lab. This program has met with great success. The objective of the lab is to improve skills in pronunciation, intonation, and stress patterns. Also, an environment is created in which the student feels at home with the target language. (PJM)

Sentence perspective is determined by communicative function. In English this especially involves word order and the subject, the passive voice, and intonation. Intonation in particular needs more attention in FL teaching and in the training of FL teachers. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)