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Peer reviewedArua, Arua E. – Indian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1999
Discusses some of the segmental and suprasegmental features that give Swazi English a unique accent. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Variation, Phonemes
Peer reviewedEastman, John K. – System, 1993
Grosjean and Gee's prosodic structure theory is applied to second-language listening comprehension. It is argued that second-language students whose native language is syllable-timed do not have a mechanism to deal with unstressed syllables and must create one. The absences of this mechanism helps explain difficulties in listening comprehension.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Linguistic Theory, Listening Comprehension, Pronunciation
Peer reviewedCernyak, Susan E.; Reimer, Robert C. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
In lieu of language lab attendance, second-year language students had the option of attending a drama lab. This program has met with great success. The objective of the lab is to improve skills in pronunciation, intonation, and stress patterns. Also, an environment is created in which the student feels at home with the target language. (PJM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Dramatic Play, Intonation, Language Usage
