Wykład gościnny Prof. Andrew Lee 13 grudnia w IFA

Pronunciation instruction matters: The effects of various instructional conditions on the acquisition of second language pronunciation

Andrew Lee

Brock University

andrew.lee@brocku.ca

To what extent do second language (L2) learners benefit from various instructional conditions in the acquisition of L2 pronunciation? My presentation will address this question in two parts, based on a series of classroom- and laboratory-based studies focusing on diverse L2 pronunciation targets in English, French, and Korean. In the first part, I will introduce the efficacy of intentional learning on the acquisition of L2 pronunciation. Particularly, various instructional techniques, such as form-focused instruction and corrective feedback, and their differential benefits are highlighted. In the second part, I will present the role of incidental learning and the effects of various exposure frequencies on the acquisition of L2 pronunciation. Finally, I will conclude the presentation by urging researcher-practitioner collaboration for evidence-based L2 pronunciation learning and teaching, followed by future directions in this line of research.

Speaker Bio:Dr. Andrew Lee is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University, Canada. His program of research examines second language (L2) pronunciation learning and teaching, with a particular focus on diverse instructional and individual variables. Notably, his work on the effects of intentional and incidental learning, as well as on the impact of biological and cognitive variables, has been published in numerous academic journals including Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Language Learning, Language Teaching Research, Applied Psycholinguistics, Language Awareness, TESOL Quarterly, and the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation.