Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation

Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 191
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ISBN-10 : 9781351692816
ISBN-13 : 135169281X
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Book Synopsis Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation by : Okim Kang

Download or read book Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation written by Okim Kang and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation highlights the importance of pronunciation in the assessment of second language speaking proficiency. Leading researchers from around the world cover practical issues as well as theoretical principles, enabling the understanding and application of the theory involved in assessment in pronunciation. Key features of this book include: Examination of key criteria in pronunciation assessment, including intelligibility, comprehensibility and accentedness; Exploration of the impact of World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca on pronunciation assessment; Evaluation of the validity and reliability of testing, including analysis of scoring methodologies; Discussion of current and future practice in assessing pronunciation via speech recognition technology. Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation is vital reading for students studying modules on pronunciation and language testing and assessment.


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