Using first language knowledge in order to acquire a functioning second language pronunciation

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Gordijn, Cynthia (2019)

Using first language knowledge in order to acquire a functioning second language pronunciation

Bachelor thesis | Engelse taal en cultuur (BA)

This thesis aims to research the way L1 pronunciation transfer occurs and how this could potentially be employed in order to improve pronunciation teaching. Dutch ESL learners were chosen for the research and their pronunciation errors were analysed. Afterwards, the learners were offered two ways of instruction, one that explained how English sounds are made and one that compared Dutch sounds to English sounds. Finally, the learners were asked to explain which instruction type they ought to be more beneficial and their pronunciation was examined once more.

ESL pronunciation teaching

Author: Gordijn, Cynthia

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation: English Language & Culture

Supervisors: Smakman, Dick

ECTS Credits: 10

Language: en

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Using first language knowledge in order to acquire a functioning second language pronunciation