L2 perception of English vowels: testing the validity of Kuhl's prototypes

The present study investigates confusion patterns in the identification of English vowel sounds by native Spanish learners. The aim was to test the validity of Kuhl's Native Language Magnet (NLM) theory for Spanish learners with an intermediate level of competence in English. Followi...

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Main Authors: García Lecumberri, María Luisa, Cenoz Iragui, Jasone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Alicante 1997-11-01
Series:Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses
Online Access:https://raei.ua.es/article/view/1997-n10-l2-perception-of-english-vowels-testing-the-validity-of-kuhls-prototypes