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Okuno, Tomoko; Hardison, Debra M. – Language Learning & Technology, 2016
This study examined factors affecting perception training of vowel duration in L2 Japanese with transfer to production. In a pre-test, training, post-test design, 48 L1 English speakers were assigned to one of three groups: auditory-visual (AV) training using waveform displays, auditory-only (A-only), or no training. Within-group variables were…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Japanese, Auditory Perception
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Tanner, Mark W.; Landon, Melissa M. – Language Learning & Technology, 2009
With research showing the benefits of pronunciation instruction aimed at suprasegmentals (Derwing, Munro, & Wiebe, 1997, 1998; Derwing & Rossiter, 2003; Hahn, 2004; McNerney and Mendelsohn, 1992), more materials are needed to provide learners opportunities for self-directed practice. A 13-week experimental study was performed with 75 ESL learners…
Descriptors: Intonation, Auditory Perception, Pronunciation Instruction, English (Second Language)