English Speech Rhythm And The Foreign Learner
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English Speech Rhythm And The Foreign Learner
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Author : Corinne Adams
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-05-07
English Speech Rhythm And The Foreign Learner written by Corinne Adams and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Speech Rhythm In Learner And Second Language Varieties Of English
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Author : Robert Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-19
Speech Rhythm In Learner And Second Language Varieties Of English written by Robert Fuchs and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book presents cutting-edge research on the production and perception of speech rhythm by speakers of English in countries where it is used as a foreign language or an institutionalised second language (also sometimes known as the Expanding and Outer Circles). It contributes to a better understanding of speech rhythm, which has long been recognised as an important supra-segmental category of speech, focusing on its relevance in World Englishes, Second Language Acquisition and learner varieties of English, as well as the sociolinguistic and perceptual significance of this phonological variable.
The Acquisition Of English Speech Rhythm By Adult Chinese Esl And Efl Learners
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Acquisition Of English Speech Rhythm By Adult Chinese Esl And Efl Learners written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
Mandarin Chinese speakers are frequently reported by ESL professionals to speak English in a syllable-timed rhythm. However, little empirical evidence is available to physically characterize their speech rhythm in English. In view of the paucity of information available on this issue, the current study compares speech samples of Taiwan Mandarin (TM) and English speakers with respect to their difficulties in producing English rhythm by analyzing three well-attested correlates of stress in English, duration, intensity, and pitch. The Participants in this study were 10 native speakers of English, 10 TM speakers learning English as a Second Language (ESL), and 10 TM speakers learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The subjects were requested to read two prosodically diverse sets of sentences, with Type A featuring a single strong syllable or two widely spaced strong syllables and Type B featuring a regular alternation between strong and weak syllables. The results showed that the TM ESL and EFL speakers experienced difficulties with Type A but not with Type B rhythm. For Type A sentences, the TM speakers produced relatively shorter, softer, and lower-pitched strong syllables and relatively longer, louder, and higher-pitched weak syllables than the English speakers. The combination leads to less duration, intensity, and pitch differentiation between the strong and the weak syllables. Additionally, the TM speakers produced fewer levels of stress than the English speakers did. Increased proficiency and exposure is correlated with positive changes in the use of duration, intensity, and pitch as correlates for stress. The current study strongly challenges using "syllable-timing" as a cover term in describing the speech rhythm of TM speakers because they were apparently able to manage at least one type of English stress-timing well. We propose multiple parameters under the traditional rhythmical category "stress-timing" by building in possible language-specific variatio.
Detecting And Correcting Speech Rhythm Errors
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Author : Metin Yurtbasi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Detecting And Correcting Speech Rhythm Errors written by Metin Yurtbasi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
Every language has its own rhythm. Unlike many other languages in the world, English depends on the correct pronunciation of stressed and unstressed or weakened syllables recurring in the same phrase or sentence. Mastering the rhythm of English makes speaking more effective. Experiments have shown that we tend to hear speech as more rhythmical than it actually is. English is a stress-timed language, and one general rule of rhythm is that an equal amount of time is taken from one stressed syllable to the next. Bolinger suggests that the most important factor for English rhythm is neither the number of syllables nor the number of stresses but the pattern made in any section of continuous speech by the mixture of syllables containing full vowels with syllables containing reduced vowels. Despite the obvious relevance of rhythm and tempo to verbal interaction, the linguistic textbooks have had nothing to say about them. In any sentence, some words carry a stress. These are the "strong" or "lexical" words (usually nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs). The remaining words are "grammatical" words and are unstressed or "weak". Rhythm is the beat of one's speech, like a drumbeat, composed of such suprasegmental elements as pitch, stress and tempo. Thinking in musical terms, we can hear the musical beat of such musical forms as march, waltz and syncopated jazz. Intonation and rhythm patterns go a long way in carrying the meaning across in English. One can be speaking with perfect pronunciation, but put the stress on the wrong syllable and the whole statement may go without being understood. It is likewise with how and where the pitch and inflections rise and fall, and the tempo-rhythms of one's speech. Spoken English words with two or more syllables have different stress and length patterns. Some syllables are stressed more than others and some syllables are pronounced longer than others. It is important for non-native speakers to understand and master the rhythm of English. If the wrong words are stressed in a sentence or if all words are pronounced with the same length or loudness, the speech will be difficult to understand. Proficient pronunciation is essential to language learning because below a certain level of rhythm consciousness, even if grammar and vocabulary have been mastered, communication simply cannot take place. Language learners make pronunciation errors of two types: those involving the articulation of phones (phonemes) and those involving the use of prosody. Prosody is represented by three distinct components in the acoustic signal: (a) fundamental frequency (pitch), (b) duration (speaking rate and timing), (c) intensity (amplitude or loudness). Early prosody instruction, starting the first year of language study, could be a boon to learning both syntax and phone articulation. When listening to a foreign speaker, it is not uncommon to hear a sentence with correct phones and syntax that is hard to understand because of prosody errors. Learners of English as a foreign language must be introduced as early as possible to the rhythm of the new language they encounter, They must be taught recognition before production. Their teachers must integrate rhythm and other aspects of phonology into grammar, vocabulary and functional language lessons as well as listening and speaking activities. Teachers must do relevant drills (especially backchaining), physical movement (finger-clicking, clapping, tapping, jumping) in time to the rhythm of the sentence. They must focus on stress in short dialogues (kn you? Yes I can); invent short dialogues, paying attention to stress and rhythm by focusing on short utterances with distinctive stress and intonation patterns and a specific rhythm (long numbers, phone numbers, football results etc.). They must recite jazz chants, poems, rhymes and tongue-twisters (limericks are good at higher levels); sing along with them popular songs and jazz chants. Because phonology is a system, learners cannot achieve a natural rhythm in speech without understanding the stress-timed nature of the language and the interrelated components of stress, connected speech and intonation. Rhythm should be included into a syllabus for teaching English pronunciation is (at least) two-fold. Activities related to the correction of these errors are designed to meet students' different learning styles, namely auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learning. In this way, the goal of the "learner-centered" classroom is hoped to be pragmatically achieved.
Speech Rhythm In Varieties Of English
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Author : Robert Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-09-25
Speech Rhythm In Varieties Of English written by Robert Fuchs and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book addresses the question whether Educated Indian English is more syllable-timed than British English from two standpoints: production and perception. Many post-colonial varieties of English, which are mostly spoken as a second language in countries such as India, Nigeria and the Philippines, are thought to have a syllable-timed rhythm, whereas first language varieties such as British English are characterized as being stress-timed. While previous studies mostly relied on a single acoustic correlate of speech rhythm, usually duration, the author proposes a multidimensional approach to the production of speech rhythm that takes into account various acoustic correlates. The results reveal that the two varieties differ with regard to a number of dimensions, such as duration, sonority, intensity, loudness, pitch and glottal stop insertion. The second part of the study addresses the question whether the difference in speech rhythm between Indian and British English is perceptually relevant, based on intelligibility and dialect discrimination experiments. The results reveal that speakers generally find the rhythm of their own variety more intelligible and that listeners can identify which variety a speaker is using on the basis of differences in speech rhythm.
Melodies Rhythm And Cognition In Foreign Language Learning
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Author : M. Carmen Fonseca-Mora
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2016-09-23
Melodies Rhythm And Cognition In Foreign Language Learning written by M. Carmen Fonseca-Mora and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Melodies, Rhythm and Cognition in Foreign Language Learning is a collection of essays reflecting on the relationship between language and music, two unique, innate human capacities. This book provides a clear explanation of the centrality of melodies and rhythm to foreign language learning acquisition. The interplay between language music brings to applied linguists inquiries into the nature and function of speech melodies, the role of prosody and the descriptions of rhythmical patterns in verbal behaviour. Musical students seem to be better equipped for language learning, although melodies and rhythm can benefit all types of students at any age. In fact, in this book melodies and rhythm are considered to be a springboard for the enhancement of the learning of foreign languages.
American Speech Sounds And Rhythm Intermediate
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Author : Hazel P. Brown
language : en
Publisher: Audio-Forum
Release Date : 1986-03
American Speech Sounds And Rhythm Intermediate written by Hazel P. Brown and has been published by Audio-Forum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-03 with categories.
The second in a series, this course is intended primarily for the foreign-born learner who can read and understand English but who is unable to make himself understood because of incorrect stress and faulty rhythmic patterns. Emphasis is put on pronumciation and rhythm.
Pronunciation For English As An International Language
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Author : Ee-Ling Low
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-15
Pronunciation For English As An International Language written by Ee-Ling Low and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-15 with Education categories.
Pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning English as an international language, yet often remains marginalised by educators due to a lack of required phonetic and phonological knowledge. Pronunciation for English as an International Language bridges the gap between phonetics, phonology and pronunciation and provides the reader with a research based guide on how best to teach the English language. The book follows an easy to follow format which ensures the reader will have a comprehensive grasp of each given topic by the end of the chapter. Key ideas explored include: • Articulation of English speech sounds and basic transcription • Connected speech processes • Current issues in English language pronunciation teaching • Multimedia in English language pronunciation practice • Using speech analysis to investigate pronunciation features Using the latest research, Pronunciation for English as an International Language will facilitate effective teaching and learning for any individual involved in teaching English as a second, foreign or international language.
Teaching English Speech Rhythm For Chinese Learner Pronunciation Improvement
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Author : James Eugene Beasley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Teaching English Speech Rhythm For Chinese Learner Pronunciation Improvement written by James Eugene Beasley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with English language categories.
Pragmatics And Prosody In English Language Teaching
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Author : Jesús Romero-Trillo
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-03-08
Pragmatics And Prosody In English Language Teaching written by Jesús Romero-Trillo and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-08 with Education categories.
This volume explores the elusive subject of English prosody—the stress, rhythm and intonation of the language—, and its relevance for English language teaching. Its sharp focus will be especially welcomed by teachers of English to non-native speakers, but also by scholars and researchers interested in Applied Linguistics. The book examines key issues in the development of prosody and delves into the role of intonation in the construction of meaning. The contributions tackle difficult areas of intonation for language learners, providing a theoretical analysis of each stumbling block as well as a practical explanation for teachers and teacher trainers. The numerous issues dealt with in the book include stress and rhythm; tone units and information structure; intonation and pragmatic meaning; tonicity and markedness, etc... The authors have deployed speech analysis software to illustrate their examples as well as to encourage readers to carry out their own computerized prosodic analyses.