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Liaison in L2 French: The Effects of Instruction

Author: Jessica L. Sturm (Purdue University)

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of instruction on learners’ ability to make liaison in L2 French appropriately, by comparing students receiving instruction in phonetics and pronunciation (N = 11) with those enrolled in another advanced French course (N = 11). Participants were recorded reading a text aloud at the beginning and end of the semester. A group of native speakers of French (N = 11) were also recorded for comparison purposes. Results indicate an effect for instruction, particularly on the reduction of forbidden liaisons, and are interpreted in light of Schmidt’s (1990; 1992; 1993; 1994; 1995; 2001) and Robinson’s (1995; 2003) work on attention and awareness in L2 learning.

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How to Cite: Sturm, J. L. (2012) “Liaison in L2 French: The Effects of Instruction”, Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Proceedings. 4(1).