Pronunciation models in the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) and English
as foreign language (EFL) are changing. This paper reviews purposes for pronunciation …

The emergence of empirical approaches to L2 pronunciation research and teaching is a
powerful fourth wave in the history of the field. Authored by two leading proponents of …

In an effort to foreground the concept of linguicism, this article provides a critical review of
the research literature on linguistic discrimination, focusing on common concepts and terms …

Intelligibility problems between native speakers (NS s) and nonnative speakers (NNS s) of
English are often attributed to some perceived inadequacy of the NNS s. This emphasis on …

Many doctors work or train in foreign countries and speak with a foreign accent. People
sometimes assume that a person who speaks with a foreign accent possesses negative …

If extraneous information leads listeners to biased judgements, then their speech
perceptions are likely to manifest distortion in that direction. This phenomenon is known as …

This exploratory classroom study investigated the effects of two video‐assisted
pronunciation interventions on the French pronunciation of 12 males and 7 females (n= 19) …

Because many theorists propose a connection between accent and identity, some theorists
have justifiably been concerned about the ethical ramifications of L2 pronunciation teaching …

Recent advancements in socially assistive robotics (SAR) have shown a significant potential
of using social robotics to achieve increasing cognitive and affective outcomes in education …

Applying a critical and holistic framework, International Students in Higher Education:
Language, Identity, and Experience from a Holistic Perspective explores the lived …