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ERIC Number: EJ541117
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0142-6001
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The Effects of Listeners' Control of Speech Rate on Second Language Comprehension.
Zhao, Yong
Applied Linguistics, v18 n1 p49-68 Mar 1997
Examines the issue of speech rate and listening comprehension by giving control of speech rate to students and focusing on individuals instead of groups. The study concluded that when given control, students' listening comprehension improved and improved listening comprehension was achieved by slowing down the speech rate. (21 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Software, English (Second Language), Individual Power, Instructional Materials, Language Research, Listening Comprehension, Listening Comprehension Tests, Locus of Control, Second Language Learning, Testing
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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