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Editorial published In: Journal of Second Language Pronunciation
Vol. 4:2 (2018) ► pp.173–181

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Editorial

Technology and second language pronunciation

 | Iowa State University


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Published online: 1 February 2019
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Abstract
This issue addresses the intersection of technology and pronunciation, discussing past, current and future uses of technology, the use of technology for researching L2 pronunciation, for training instructors, and for teaching learners. Technology is put forth as an essential and interconnected element of second language pronunciation. The topic grew out of the 8th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching conference, held in August 2016 in Calgary, Alberta.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.The intersection of technology and speech
  • 3.This issue
    • 3.1Full-length articles
      • Directions for the future of technology in pronunciation research and teaching (O’Brien, Derwing, et al.)
      • High Variability Training: A proven technique about which every language teacher and learner ought to know (Thomson)
      • Visualizing the acoustic and gestural beats of emphasis in multimodal discourse: Theoretical and pedagogical implications (Hardison)
      • Plenary Talk: Technology and the intelligibility-based classroom (Levis)
    • 3.2Reviews
      • This issue of JSLP includes three reviews
  • References
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