Project 6: Low-level processing in L2 speech perception
Speech recognition by L2 learners suffers in adverse listening conditions. Several factors are likely to be involved in this performance disparity: (i) interference from the native language; (ii) incomplete acquisition (lack of FPD) of L2 categories; and (iii) presumed universal confusions due to inherent maskability of certain sounds. It is important to tease apart these factors if effective L2 training regimes are to be devised. In addition, knowledge of L2 perception will lead to insights into processes and representations used by native listeners. The purpose of this study is to clarify the role of the above factors via a tightly-linked series of behavioural and computer modelling studies.
Working on this project: » Dr M. Luisa García Lecumberri » Prof Dr Mircea Giurgiu » Dr Jan Volín » Joanna Sankowska » Prof Martin Cooke » Prof Jasone Cenoz » Dr Radek Skarnitzl » Dr Maria Paola Bissiri
