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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"pronunciation learning"”.
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Pronunciation learning for automatic speech recognition
… parameters from training data, the baseform pronunciations of words in an ASR vocabulary are typically specified manually, and do not change, unless they are edited by an expert. Our work presents a novel generative framework that uses speech data to learn stochastic lexicons, thereby taking …
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Improving English Stress Through Pronunciation Learning Strategies
The study concludes with pedagogical implications and suggestions for future research.
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French Pronunciation Learning and Computer-Mediated Visual Feedback
… French students (n =34) recorded their pronunciation of 29 French words and sentences. Recordings were made either with or without visual pronunciation feedback. Subjects in the audio condition heard and repeated target words and sentences modeled by male and female French native …
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The effects of ASR-based practice on learners’ perception of L2 sounds
… Translate (GT), in supporting second language pronunciation learning, most existing studies focus on learners’ production gains in self-directed settings. No research has been found investigating whether ASR-mediated practice influences learners’ perception skills. Grounded in the close …
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The Persistence of Learned Primary Phrase Stress Patterns Among Learners of English
This study investigates the persistence of learning of the production of nine primary phrase stress (PPS) patterns among international students who successfully completed the pronunciation course ESL 110/410, English Pronunciation for Academic Purposes at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. …
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An action research study of pronunciation training, language learning strategies and speaking confidence
… teach from their own understanding of language learning and help learners gain more competence with confidence. This study is a collaborative action research investigation to develop pronunciation training and communicative competence for Thai students studying English in Thailand. This study …
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Interactive Effects of Perception and Production Training on L2 Phonetic Acquisition
… been suggested as a predictor of phonetic learning (e.g., Lengeris & Nicolaidis, 2014; MacKay et al., 2001). This thesis investigates the effects of production during perceptual training on the L2 phonetic acquisition of the English /l/-/r/ contrast with L1 Japanese speakers and examines …
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Interactive Effects of Perception and Production Training on L2 Phonetic Acquisition
… been suggested as a predictor of phonetic learning (e.g., Lengeris & Nicolaidis, 2014; MacKay et al., 2001). This thesis investigates the effects of production during perceptual training on the L2 phonetic acquisition of the English /l/-/r/ contrast with L1 Japanese speakers and examines …
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The effects of self-monitoring strategy use on the pronunciation of learners of English
Language learning strategy (LLS) research has provided a large body of evidence for the effectiveness of strategy-based instruction (SBI), though the evidence is very limited for pronunciation strategy instruction. For both general and pronunciation LLSs, most research has focused on identifying …
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The impact of self-reflection and integrated pronunciation instruction on the intelligibility of Generation Z learners of French: A mixed methods study
Research in second language (L2) teaching and learning has shown that very early in the learning process, developing intelligible pronunciation is a paramount goal for students. This becomes clear in the way they describe their wish to communicate successfully with others (Hoyt-Oukada, 2003; …
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Mispronunciation Detection for Language Learning and Speech Recognition Adaptation
<p>The areas of "mispronunciation detection" (or "accent detection" more specifically) within the speech recognition community are receiving increased attention now. Two application areas, namely language learning and speech recognition adaptation, are largely driving this research interest and are …