Essays about: "phonetic markers"

Found 2 essays containing the words phonetic markers.

1. 1. Who is the teacher? : An investigation of upper secondary school students’ pronunciation of English and the possible underlying reasons

   University essay from Engelska institutionen

   Author : Nils Legge; [2012]
   Keywords : British English; American English; mixing; pronunciation; Sweden; upper-secondary school; phonetic markers;

   Abstract : Swedish school pupils are taught English from a very young age. Many speak English at a very high level thanks to this and also thanks to readily available television programmes in English, mostly from America but also from Britain. Some, including Marko Modiano argue that the English spoken in Sweden could be a new variety. READ MORE

3. 2. When a Native Becomes Foreign in his/her Own Homeland: A Review of the Foreign Accent Syndrome : A Review of the Foreign Accent Syndrome

   University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

   Author : Marieide Guimaraes Svensson; [2012]
   Keywords : Foreign accent syndrome; segmental; apraxia of speech; DIVA;

   Abstract : FAS is a speech disorder characterized by changes to the normal speech patterns of the native language. This speech impairment is usually due to stroke or brain injury. Segmental, suprasegmental and prosodic features are altered. FAS speakers’ speech is perceived as foreign rather than disordered. READ MORE