Pronunciation often gets ignored over grammar and vocabulary in EFL programs.However,words stressed incorrectly or with inappropriate pitch or intonation will impede the learner in getting the intended message across....Pronunciation often gets ignored over grammar and vocabulary in EFL programs.However,words stressed incorrectly or with inappropriate pitch or intonation will impede the learner in getting the intended message across.Phonology,then,should be an integral part of any EFL lesson.This paper examines the current situation of English pronunciation of Chinese students and aiming to present a procedural approach for incorporating phonological elements into an EFL syllabus.展开更多
Phonology as a subject has gone through a history of almost a century. During these years, linguists have tried many ways to interpret phonology in various aspects, which makes different various ways from the traditio...Phonology as a subject has gone through a history of almost a century. During these years, linguists have tried many ways to interpret phonology in various aspects, which makes different various ways from the traditional schools. This paper will put emphasis on the major differences between them, hoping to give an innovation to the aim of research.展开更多
The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences between perceptions of non-native phonotactic rules and constraints by monolingual English-speaking undergraduate students in a program of communication ...The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences between perceptions of non-native phonotactic rules and constraints by monolingual English-speaking undergraduate students in a program of communication disorders who had taken and passed a course in the study of phonology and by undergraduate students in communication disorders who had not yet taken a course in phonology. Participants listened to audio recordings of words from Hindi, Hmong, Kurdish, Russian, and Swedish recorded by speakers fluent in those languages. Each of the words contained at least one phonotactic constraint that is not permitted in American English phonology. Participants were instructed to write exactly what they heard after each word in the recordings, and their perceptions of the illegal constraints were scored as correct or incorrect. No significant difference was found between the students who had taken a phonology course and the students who had not. The most common misperception made was the omission of one phoneme when two were illegally combined. The results of this study, though not consistent with anticipated results, have many implications for issues concerning the linguistic diversity of the United States, among other issues related to language.展开更多
Phonetics is a fundamental branch of linguistics and itself has three different aspects.Articulatory Phonetics—describes how vowels and consonants are produced or'articulated'in various parts of the mouth and...Phonetics is a fundamental branch of linguistics and itself has three different aspects.Articulatory Phonetics—describes how vowels and consonants are produced or'articulated'in various parts of the mouth and throat.Acoustic Phonetics—a study of how speech sounds are transmitted:when sound travels through the air from the speaker’s mouth to the hearer’s ear.展开更多
Phonetics and phonology are two significant areas of English pronunciation.Understanding the concepts of phonetics and phonology is essential for English teachers,which helps them prepare for the class and develop the...Phonetics and phonology are two significant areas of English pronunciation.Understanding the concepts of phonetics and phonology is essential for English teachers,which helps them prepare for the class and develop their own speaking competence.In addition,learning knowledge in these two areas also help students understand the language more efficiently.展开更多
Based on first-hand materials obtained from field investigations in Malaysia, the results show that: firstly, there are 17 initials in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia, including the implosives initial and the [f] init...Based on first-hand materials obtained from field investigations in Malaysia, the results show that: firstly, there are 17 initials in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia, including the implosives initial and the [f] initial. The pronunciation of Leizhou dialect in China is already rare, some of which are retained in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia. Its initial consonant is borrowed from local Hua Yu or other Chinese dialects. Secondly, the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia has 46 finals. The pronunciation and timbre of some of its vowels are similar to the Yue dialect of Malaysia [ɐ] main vowel. Thirdly, there are 8 monosyllabic tones in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia. The pronunciation and tone of some of its characters are similar to the Xia Yin entering tone of Yue dialect of Malaysia.展开更多
This paper uses the test books and learning situations of middle school beginners as an example, presents three main problems with phonology for Chinese Mandarin speakers: sound level, word level and connected speech ...This paper uses the test books and learning situations of middle school beginners as an example, presents three main problems with phonology for Chinese Mandarin speakers: sound level, word level and connected speech level. It also gives solutions with supportive evidences to overcome these problems for beginners.展开更多
With the advancement of modern linguistics, an increasing number of linguists commence on engaging in the comparativestudy between English and Chinese on the basis of phonology. As a result, this paper explains what p...With the advancement of modern linguistics, an increasing number of linguists commence on engaging in the comparativestudy between English and Chinese on the basis of phonology. As a result, this paper explains what phonology is, and makes a con-trast between English and Chinese from the phonological components, including syllable,tone and intonation,rhythm,stress and pho-neme, which intends to give English learners a clear and full understanding of differences between English and Chinese and eventu-ally to enlighten them to master English.展开更多
Kunqu is a comprehensive art which is considered to be an epitome of the achievements of Chinese Xiqu.It was unanimously selected by UNESCO from the first round of entrants for the category of"Oral and Intangible...Kunqu is a comprehensive art which is considered to be an epitome of the achievements of Chinese Xiqu.It was unanimously selected by UNESCO from the first round of entrants for the category of"Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity",with emphasis on its heritage value as embodied in language,literature,music,singing technique,dance,performance,set design,makeup,and more,and has been given the status of living fossil by artists both in China and abroad.Based on the relationship between the intonation of Chinese characters and singing techniques,especially the criterion in Kunqu that the"singing technique follows the intonation of a Chinese character",we attempt to deduce the intonation of Chinese characters in the Suzhou-Zhongzhou dialect based on its singing technique.Specifically,we deduce the archaic intonations of Chinese characters by the exclusive singing techniques in Kunqu for the purpose of exploring a new approach to Chinese phonology of the Ming and Qing dynasties from an interdisciplinary perspective of artistic criterion and linguistics.展开更多
This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions fo...This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions for teaching Chinese and Italian pronunciation.The study is divided into four parts:the first introduces the phonological definition of phonemes and delineates their scope in this context;the second compares the vowel and consonant systems of both languages,presenting foundational data on their similarities;the third analyzes the phonemic oppositions unique to each language,highlighting key differences;and the fourth proposes methods and recommendations for mastering the phonetic systems of both languages based on these differences.展开更多
Through the discussion and comparative research on theories, types and uses of English intonation, it is found that intonation is an indispensable part of oral communications. Proper use of intonation lies in knowing ...Through the discussion and comparative research on theories, types and uses of English intonation, it is found that intonation is an indispensable part of oral communications. Proper use of intonation lies in knowing their functions and in the ability to correctly utter the patterns. Therefore, intonation theoretical knowledge is crucial and helpful to the English phonology teaching; and teachers need to properly incorporate intonation knowledge into teaching practice.展开更多
Dalian dialect is one kind of Northern dialect.Its formation is due to many factors including history,geographical location,Shandong dialect and influence from Russia and Japan.This paper analyzes the main difference ...Dalian dialect is one kind of Northern dialect.Its formation is due to many factors including history,geographical location,Shandong dialect and influence from Russia and Japan.This paper analyzes the main difference between Dalian dialect and Standard Chinese,also presents the characteristics of Dalian dialect in four aspects: phonology,morphology,syntax and slangs.展开更多
As the primary means of communication,speech is an essential aspect for humans to interact and build connections in the social world.Speech intelligibility is critical in social communication;unintelligibility may lea...As the primary means of communication,speech is an essential aspect for humans to interact and build connections in the social world.Speech intelligibility is critical in social communication;unintelligibility may lead to confusion,misunderstanding,and frustration.Many Chinese learners of English find it challenging to apply English into social interaction and reach mutual intelligibility with international communicators.This article analyzes the obstacles impeding Chinese EFL learners’speech intelligibility development,from the aspects of phonology(segmental and suprasegmental features)and pragmatics.Some strategies are proposed to help Chinese learners ameliorate phonology and pragmatics problems and improve speech intelligibility in English communication.展开更多
Based on the analysis of phenological variation characters of Populus simonii in spring and autumn in Liaohe River Delta during 1989-2009,the relationship model between phenophase difference and temperature variation ...Based on the analysis of phenological variation characters of Populus simonii in spring and autumn in Liaohe River Delta during 1989-2009,the relationship model between phenophase difference and temperature variation was constructed,and the responses of phenophase to the changes of temperature and critical temperature duration were analyzed under the background of climate change.The results showed that spring phenophase in Liaohe River Delta in recent 21 years occurred a little earlier without obvious trend feature,and spring phenophase change was mainly affected by temperature fluctuation,with the nonlinear relationship between them.Meanwhile,autumn phenophase was significantly delayed and mainly determined by the time of temperature dropped to a certain index.展开更多
Teaching English pronunciation in SLA has been a challenge for almost every English teacher because students' local Chinese accents have been a major obstacle when they're learning English.This article is aimi...Teaching English pronunciation in SLA has been a challenge for almost every English teacher because students' local Chinese accents have been a major obstacle when they're learning English.This article is aiming to illustrate the phenomena and solutions of the pronunciation in English pedagogy.展开更多
文摘Pronunciation often gets ignored over grammar and vocabulary in EFL programs.However,words stressed incorrectly or with inappropriate pitch or intonation will impede the learner in getting the intended message across.Phonology,then,should be an integral part of any EFL lesson.This paper examines the current situation of English pronunciation of Chinese students and aiming to present a procedural approach for incorporating phonological elements into an EFL syllabus.
文摘Phonology as a subject has gone through a history of almost a century. During these years, linguists have tried many ways to interpret phonology in various aspects, which makes different various ways from the traditional schools. This paper will put emphasis on the major differences between them, hoping to give an innovation to the aim of research.
文摘The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences between perceptions of non-native phonotactic rules and constraints by monolingual English-speaking undergraduate students in a program of communication disorders who had taken and passed a course in the study of phonology and by undergraduate students in communication disorders who had not yet taken a course in phonology. Participants listened to audio recordings of words from Hindi, Hmong, Kurdish, Russian, and Swedish recorded by speakers fluent in those languages. Each of the words contained at least one phonotactic constraint that is not permitted in American English phonology. Participants were instructed to write exactly what they heard after each word in the recordings, and their perceptions of the illegal constraints were scored as correct or incorrect. No significant difference was found between the students who had taken a phonology course and the students who had not. The most common misperception made was the omission of one phoneme when two were illegally combined. The results of this study, though not consistent with anticipated results, have many implications for issues concerning the linguistic diversity of the United States, among other issues related to language.
文摘Phonetics is a fundamental branch of linguistics and itself has three different aspects.Articulatory Phonetics—describes how vowels and consonants are produced or'articulated'in various parts of the mouth and throat.Acoustic Phonetics—a study of how speech sounds are transmitted:when sound travels through the air from the speaker’s mouth to the hearer’s ear.
文摘Phonetics and phonology are two significant areas of English pronunciation.Understanding the concepts of phonetics and phonology is essential for English teachers,which helps them prepare for the class and develop their own speaking competence.In addition,learning knowledge in these two areas also help students understand the language more efficiently.
文摘Based on first-hand materials obtained from field investigations in Malaysia, the results show that: firstly, there are 17 initials in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia, including the implosives initial and the [f] initial. The pronunciation of Leizhou dialect in China is already rare, some of which are retained in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia. Its initial consonant is borrowed from local Hua Yu or other Chinese dialects. Secondly, the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia has 46 finals. The pronunciation and timbre of some of its vowels are similar to the Yue dialect of Malaysia [ɐ] main vowel. Thirdly, there are 8 monosyllabic tones in the Leizhou dialect of Malaysia. The pronunciation and tone of some of its characters are similar to the Xia Yin entering tone of Yue dialect of Malaysia.
文摘This paper uses the test books and learning situations of middle school beginners as an example, presents three main problems with phonology for Chinese Mandarin speakers: sound level, word level and connected speech level. It also gives solutions with supportive evidences to overcome these problems for beginners.
文摘With the advancement of modern linguistics, an increasing number of linguists commence on engaging in the comparativestudy between English and Chinese on the basis of phonology. As a result, this paper explains what phonology is, and makes a con-trast between English and Chinese from the phonological components, including syllable,tone and intonation,rhythm,stress and pho-neme, which intends to give English learners a clear and full understanding of differences between English and Chinese and eventu-ally to enlighten them to master English.
基金sponsored by the Major Project of the National Social Science Fund The History of Chinese Xiqu in the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China(Jiangsu Province Volume)(Grant Number:19ZD05)the Social Science Youth Fund of Jiangsu Province Translation Studies of Kunqu under the Strategy of Chinese Culture Going Out(Grant Number:16YSC004)。
文摘Kunqu is a comprehensive art which is considered to be an epitome of the achievements of Chinese Xiqu.It was unanimously selected by UNESCO from the first round of entrants for the category of"Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity",with emphasis on its heritage value as embodied in language,literature,music,singing technique,dance,performance,set design,makeup,and more,and has been given the status of living fossil by artists both in China and abroad.Based on the relationship between the intonation of Chinese characters and singing techniques,especially the criterion in Kunqu that the"singing technique follows the intonation of a Chinese character",we attempt to deduce the intonation of Chinese characters in the Suzhou-Zhongzhou dialect based on its singing technique.Specifically,we deduce the archaic intonations of Chinese characters by the exclusive singing techniques in Kunqu for the purpose of exploring a new approach to Chinese phonology of the Ming and Qing dynasties from an interdisciplinary perspective of artistic criterion and linguistics.
文摘This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions for teaching Chinese and Italian pronunciation.The study is divided into four parts:the first introduces the phonological definition of phonemes and delineates their scope in this context;the second compares the vowel and consonant systems of both languages,presenting foundational data on their similarities;the third analyzes the phonemic oppositions unique to each language,highlighting key differences;and the fourth proposes methods and recommendations for mastering the phonetic systems of both languages based on these differences.
文摘Through the discussion and comparative research on theories, types and uses of English intonation, it is found that intonation is an indispensable part of oral communications. Proper use of intonation lies in knowing their functions and in the ability to correctly utter the patterns. Therefore, intonation theoretical knowledge is crucial and helpful to the English phonology teaching; and teachers need to properly incorporate intonation knowledge into teaching practice.
文摘Dalian dialect is one kind of Northern dialect.Its formation is due to many factors including history,geographical location,Shandong dialect and influence from Russia and Japan.This paper analyzes the main difference between Dalian dialect and Standard Chinese,also presents the characteristics of Dalian dialect in four aspects: phonology,morphology,syntax and slangs.
文摘As the primary means of communication,speech is an essential aspect for humans to interact and build connections in the social world.Speech intelligibility is critical in social communication;unintelligibility may lead to confusion,misunderstanding,and frustration.Many Chinese learners of English find it challenging to apply English into social interaction and reach mutual intelligibility with international communicators.This article analyzes the obstacles impeding Chinese EFL learners’speech intelligibility development,from the aspects of phonology(segmental and suprasegmental features)and pragmatics.Some strategies are proposed to help Chinese learners ameliorate phonology and pragmatics problems and improve speech intelligibility in English communication.
文摘Based on the analysis of phenological variation characters of Populus simonii in spring and autumn in Liaohe River Delta during 1989-2009,the relationship model between phenophase difference and temperature variation was constructed,and the responses of phenophase to the changes of temperature and critical temperature duration were analyzed under the background of climate change.The results showed that spring phenophase in Liaohe River Delta in recent 21 years occurred a little earlier without obvious trend feature,and spring phenophase change was mainly affected by temperature fluctuation,with the nonlinear relationship between them.Meanwhile,autumn phenophase was significantly delayed and mainly determined by the time of temperature dropped to a certain index.
文摘Teaching English pronunciation in SLA has been a challenge for almost every English teacher because students' local Chinese accents have been a major obstacle when they're learning English.This article is aiming to illustrate the phenomena and solutions of the pronunciation in English pedagogy.
