Publication Date
3-1-2017
Abstract
This study examines whether pronunciation instruction can improve listening comprehension in a second language. At the most basic level, listening comprehension involves the perception of individual sounds and sound contrasts, a process that is known to be related to production, or pronunciation, within the L2 phonological system. As improving listening comprehension has been cited as a reason to teach pronunciation in the L2 classroom (Arteaga, 2000; Brown, 1992; Gilbert, 1995), this study tests whether the positive relationship between pronunciation instruction and perception can be born out empirically using the case of /s/ aspiration in Spanish with native English speaking students.
Recommended Citation
Agostinelli-Fucile, Christina
(2017)
"The Effect of Pronunciation Instruction on the Perception of /s/ Aspiration,"
Dimensions: Vol. 52, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dimensions/vol52/iss1/6