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Description
This research project tested the effectiveness of haptic-shadowing combined with explicit instruction on suprasegmental features. The participant practiced shadowing short conversations over three sessions using rhythmic gestures with auditory corrective feedback from the instructor. Explicit instruction of suprasegmental features such as connected speech, intonation and stress was also included during the sessions. Through analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, results showed a significant increase in accuracy of suprasegmental features as well as improved listening comprehension. Delayed post-tests also revealed spontaneous use of learned features. The results suggest that intensive pronunciation instruction, even if time-limited, has the potential to improve suprasegmental accuracy.
Summary
This research project tested the effectiveness of haptic-shadowing combined with explicit instruction on suprasegmental features. The participant practiced shadowing short conversations over three sessions using rhythmic gestures with auditory corrective feedback from the instructor. Explicit instruction of suprasegmental features such as connected speech, intonation and stress was also included during the sessions.
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