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Eman Altoeriqi; Mohammad Aljutaily – SAGE Open, 2023
Covert contrast is the statistically reliable distinction between target language phonemes produced in the process of language acquisition that is nevertheless not perceived by a native speaker of that language. This paper examines the acquisition of contrasts in four Najdi Arabic fricatives, /s/, /[voiceless palato-alveolar fricative]/,…
Descriptors: Arabic, Language Acquisition, Preschool Children, Acoustics
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Faraj, Abdulatif Hussein – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Investigates language acquisition and development in 86 infants of 1-24 months who are native speakers of Arabic. Findings are discussed in terms of the stages of language acquisition and development and differences between males and females in the process. (RJC)
Descriptors: Arabic, Developmental Stages, Infants, Language Acquisition