Finnish listeners’ perceptions of other non-native English speakers’ accents

As the role of English language broadens in the world, it is important to note how different users of English perceive their language peers in second language settings, and to understand what factors go into those ratings. While much research has focused on native speakers rating non-native speakers...

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Main Author: Obeda, Lily
Other Authors: Humanistis-yhteiskuntatieteellinen tiedekunta, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos, Department of Language and Communication Studies, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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title_full_unstemmed Finnish listeners’ perceptions of other non-native English speakers’ accents Finnish listeners’ perceptions of other non-native English speakers’ accents
title_short Finnish listeners’ perceptions of other non-native English speakers’ accents
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