Can advanced learners of spanish achieve native-like pronunciation? A re-examination of the critical period for accent Can advanced learners of spanish achieve native-like pronunciation? A re-examination of the critical period for accent

What is the foundation for the Critical Period Hypothesis?2 For
 the last thirty years, researchers have pondered whether learners of a second language can achieve native-like pronunciation. The first attempt at addressing the issue occurred in the early 1960’s. To account for the difficulty...

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Main Author: Frank A. Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2008-04-01
Series:Ilha do Desterro
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/desterro/article/view/8211