Trouble Spots in the Learning of English Intonation by Spanish Speakers. Tonality and Tonicity

Díez, Francisco Gutiérrez

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-3883-6_13

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Integrating fluency and prosody into multidimensional analysis

Staples

Puga

2022

IJLCR

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Investigation of the characteristics of spoken learner language has increased in recent years but has been primarily limited to the investigation of one linguistic level (e.g., lexico-grammar), which gives a limited picture of learners’ overall linguistic competence (e.g., Skarnitzl & Rumlová, 2019). In this study, we investigate lexico-grammar, fluency, and prosody in LINDSEI (German, Czech, and Spanish) alongside British and American English comparable corpora, using multidimensional analysis, a statistical procedure that identifies co-occurring linguistic features and leads to functional interpretation of the discourse. Results show significant differences between L1 and L2 groups on four of six dimensions and reveal novel patterns of co-occurrence. Dimension 1, for example, identifies correlates of informationally driven discourse on all three linguistic levels under investigation. These findings show the importance of including multiple linguistic levels in the analysis of learner discourse and have implications for a more holistic and functionally based approach to language instruction.

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Integrating fluency and prosody into multidimensional analysis

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Puga

2022

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English Prosody in First and Second Language Speakers

McClellan

2024

Studies in Corpus Linguistics

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Discover the intricate dynamics of L2 prosody with this pioneering study, which examines how advanced learners from Czech, German, and Spanish backgrounds engage with British and American English intonation. By employing a multidimensional approach - spanning phonetic, phonological, discourse-pragmatic, and sociolinguistic perspectives - this book provides a comprehensive overview of L2 prosodic features, highlighting patterns of intonational phrasing, f0 range, and the use of tones and uptalk. Building on foundational works by Pierrehumbert, Mennen, and Gut, this work bridges significant gaps in the field by comparing different L1 and L2 varieties, integrating diverse linguistic variables, and proposing a multifactorial model of L2 prosody. Relevant for linguists, language educators, and researchers in SLA, the findings offer valuable insights for reducing foreign accents and enhancing intelligibility, making it an essential resource for improving language teaching methodologies and learner outcomes. Dive into this essential guide and elevate your understanding of L2 prosody and its impact on effective communication.

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English prosody

2024

Studies in Corpus Linguistics

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Trouble Spots in the Learning of English Intonation by Spanish Speakers. Tonality and Tonicity

Cited by 16 publications

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Integrating fluency and prosody into multidimensional analysis

Integrating fluency and prosody into multidimensional analysis

English Prosody in First and Second Language Speakers

English prosody

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