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ERIC Number: EJ417435
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-4817
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Spectrographic Analysis and Patterns in Pronunciation.
Molholt, Garry
Computers and the Humanities, v24 n1-2 p81-92 Feb-Apr 1990
Examines how sound spectrographs provide students learning a second language direct, visual feedback that is more useful than instructors' comments on articulation. Shows spectrographs of words pronounced by native and non-native English speakers. Argues this real-time acoustic analysis is less frustrating and more productive than traditional pronunciation instruction methods. (DB)
Descriptors: Acoustic Phonetics, Applied Linguistics, College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Error Analysis (Language), Higher Education, Language Research, Phonology, Pronunciation, Pronunciation Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Sound Spectrographs, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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