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How Awareness of Orthographic Transparency Benefits the Lexical Encoding of Second Language Vowels

open access: yesLanguage Learning, EarlyView.
Abstract We investigated the influence of orthographic transparency, and learners’ awareness of it, on the second language (L2) phonolexical encoding of Brazilian Portuguese (BP) mid‐vowel contrasts. In BP, accent marks indicate vowel quality (mid‐closed vs.
Hunter Brakovec, Isabelle Darcy
wiley   +1 more source

Multiword sequences do not predict speaking proficiency in dialogue: A pair‐level analysis

open access: yesThe Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study revisited the commonly held view that the use of multiword sequences (MWSs) is a reliable predictor of L2 speaking proficiency in monologue, by extending the investigation from monologic to dialogic speaking contexts. We accessed dialogic performance data from 127 test‐takers of the Test of English for Educational Purposes assessed ...
Takumi Uchihara   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phonological awareness in children with phonological impairment : an intervention study

open access: yes, 2000
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of training phonological awareness on six 4- to 6-year-old children with phonological impairments. Furthermore, this study sought to discover what individual difference factors play a role in the
Chamut, Stephanie L.
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Speaking to Power: How Linguistic Minority Accents Shape Voter Perceptions of Party Leaders

open access: yesNations and Nationalism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In multilingual countries, does the way minority group members speak the majority language hinder their chances of attaining the highest political office? Can their accent undermine their claim to represent all citizens? Is it associated with certain stereotypes?
Florence Laflamme, Philippe Chassé
wiley   +1 more source

Interpreting the Intensity of Vocal Emotions Across Cultures

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Intensity is a fundamental dimension of emotions that affects their perception. However, theoretical and empirical studies on intensity, particularly in the vocal domain, remain limited. Furthermore, research on the effects of emotional dimensions (e.g., arousal, valence, and basicness) on intensity ratings remains sparse.
Yachan Liang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phonological Awareness as the Foundation of Reading Acquisition in Students Reading in Transparent Orthography. [PDF]

open access: yesInt J Environ Res Public Health, 2021
Milankov V   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Effect of an Arabic Program of Direct Instruction for Phonological Awareness on Phonological Awareness Abilities

open access: yes, 2017
Reading in Arabic is a vital skill for academic success and progress in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) elementary schools and beyond. However, there is substantial evidence to suggest that a significant number of UAE children in lower elementary grades ...
Elhoweris, Dr. Hala   +4 more
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