The Learnability of English Metrical Parameters by Adult Spanish Speakers.

Archibald, John

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ERIC Number: EJ465578

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Learnability of English Metrical Parameters by Adult Spanish Speakers.

Archibald, John

IRAL, v31 n2 p129-42 May 1993

In a study of adult speakers of Spanish learning English, English and Spanish stress assignment is examined. Results are discussed in terms of the proper domain for extrametricality and the transfer of first-language extrametricality markings. (17 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Applied Linguistics, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Spanish Speaking, Stress (Phonology), Structural Analysis (Linguistics), Syllables, Transfer of Training

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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