Effects of perceptual training on the identification and production of word-Initial voiceless stops by argentinean learners of English
Abstrak
In this study, we investigate the effectiveness of perceptual training, administered to Argentinean learners, in the perception and production of word-initial voiceless stops in English. 24 participants were divided into 3 groups: (i) Group 1, which participated in 3 training sessions; (ii) Group 2, which, besides performing the same training tasks, was explicitly informed about the target item; (iii) Group 3 (control). All participants took part in a pre-test, a post-test and a delayed post-test. In all these phases, they participated in a consonant identification task and took part in a reading exercise. Our results show a significant increase of both experimental groups in identification. As for production, Group 2 exhibited a significant increase in /p/ and /t/ after training. These results are indicative of the effectiveness of perceptual training tasks in helping learners focus on Voice Onset Time.
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Penulis (2)
Ubiratã Kickhöfel Alves
Pedro Luis Luchini
Akses Cepat
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- 2017
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.5007/2175-8026.2017v70n3p15
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- Open Access ✓