Tongue Twisters: Difficult Pronunciation as a Source of Verbal Taboos

Steadman, John M.

doi:10.2307/452240

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“…Several previous publications on tongue twisters have promoted the technique by referring to learners finding it enjoyable (e.g., Masfirotul Uyun & Kumalarini, 2014) and motivating (e.g., Mu'in et al, 2017; Zhang, 2014). In addition, Sitoresmi (2016) claims that tongue twisters can have a positive effect on the atmosphere in class. All these viewpoints are supported by the present study; the majority of the learners enjoyed tongue twisters, found them motivating and good for the atmosphere.…”

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“…As for learners' views regarding the technique, Masfirotul Uyun and Kumalarini's (2014) case study participant stated having enjoyed the process, whereas Sitoresmi's (2016) participants not only enjoyed the training but also improved their motivation, became more active and self-confident, their awareness of using correct pronunciation improved, and atmosphere in class turned into more relaxed and exciting. Unfortunately, the report does not reveal how these results were obtained; at least some of these aspects were inquired from the learners, but how is left unspecified.…”

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“…Similarly to Turumi et al (2016), Sitoresmi's (2016) study could only show that explicit teaching improves pronunciation, as no comparison to any other pronunciation teaching technique was included. In addition, testing to prove the learners' development is vaguely reported.…”

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Teaching classic put to the test: Do tongue twisters work for L2 pronunciation?

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Kuronen

2023

Foreign Language Annals

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Tongue twisters are a controversial pronunciation teaching classic. Whereas some see tongue twisters difficult and frustrating for learners, others find them fun and motivating. This study was inspired by these opposing views and the fact that previous studies have failed to offer convincing proof of whether this technique works for L2 pronunciation learning. This study approaches the question with a teaching experiment. Participants were 28 learners of L2 Swedish. Half of them trained with tongue twisters and half with authentic sentences. Training focussed on two sounds typically difficult for the learners, who were tested before and after the training period. Further, the participants were surveyed to grasp their tongue‐twister experiences. Results reveal that tongue twisters were mostly viewed positively and lead to better pronunciation development than training with authentic sentences. Hence, the study demonstrates that tongue twisters now have research‐based potential as a successful L2 pronunciation teaching technique.

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Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%