An acoustic study on monophthongs in Central Australian Aboriginal English
World Englishes, EarlyView.Abstract We present an acoustic analysis of monophthongal vowel production in Central Australian Aboriginal English (CAAE), providing one of the first systematic examinations of this variety spoken by English‐as‐a‐first‐language (L1) speakers in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Australia.
Yizhou Wang +4 more
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A corpus approach to orthographic chunking: near-naive word separation in Swiss German text messages. [PDF]
Corpus Linguist Linguist TheoryJust E, Widmer P.
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English address terms in Australian, British and North American English on Twitter/X
World Englishes, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study analyses address terms on Twitter/X across three English‐speaking regions: Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Using a random sample, we examine the frequency and regional distribution of address forms, including @‐mentions, vocatives, titles, kinship terms and greetings.
Martin Schweinberger, Amir Sheikhan
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Validating explicit rating tasks for measuring pronunciation biases: A case study of ING variation. [PDF]
Behav Res MethodsLi A, Tamminga M.
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Hunting and Hauora: Pig Hunters and Poaka in Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand Geographer, Volume 82, Issue 2, August 2026.ABSTRACT Though invasive, wild pigs (poaka) were fundamental to the survival of both Māori and Pākehā during colonisation, and they remain an essential source of kai (sustenance) today. Utilising a Whanganui case study, 24 participants, semi‐structured interviews, and thematic analysis guided by Kaupapa Māori principles, describe hunters' interests in ...
Claire Kuuii Adeline Dowsett +2 more
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ChatgaiyyaAlap: A dataset for conversion from Chittagonian dialect to standard Bangla. [PDF]
Data BriefChowdhury S +4 more
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Developmental Patterns of English Alphabet Knowledge in Chinese–English Emergent Bilingual Children
Reading Research Quarterly, Volume 61, Issue 3, July/August/September 2026.The graphical abstract compares the developmental patterns of alphabet knowledge between Chinese‐English bilingual children and established monolingual norms. The study highlights a distinct developmental pattern, emphasizing the need for alphabet instruction that accounts for specific cultural and linguistic contexts for bilingual children.
Somin Park
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Phonological complexity, speech style, and individual differences influence ASR performance for Tarifit. [PDF]
Sci RepAfkir M, Zellou G.
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Navigating Knowledge: Effects of State Curiosity on Children's Word Learning and Information Seeking
Developmental Science, Volume 29, Issue 4, July 2026.ABSTRACT Early learning takes place within complex, multimodal environments where curiosity plays a critical role in guiding exploratory behaviors and supporting cognitive development. While trait curiosity shapes children's early learning experiences, state curiosity is context‐dependent fostering early learning, in‐part, through information seeking ...
Anna Caunt +3 more
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