Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
vowel mergers, German vowels, second language, German
College
Humanities
Department
German and Russian
Abstract
When learning a second language, non-native speakers are usually marked by speech patterns which are common to other learners from their same language background. This is because research has shown that learning to hear and produce sounds of a second language (L2) is strongly influenced by the speaker’s first language (L1).
Recommended Citation
Whitlock, Andrew and Smith, Dr. Laura Catherine
(2013)
"The Impact of Vowel Mergers in the Acquisition of German Vowels by Speakers of Utah English,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 824.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/824