Intonation of questions and requests in lower intermediate adult EFL students
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2021-04-14
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PUCE - Quito
Abstract
This paper investigates the intonation of questions and requests produced by 10 adult
lower intermediate EFL students. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the most
common intonation mistakes. It is significant to study the current state of intonation in
order to propose methodological activities to improve specific intonation problems. In
fact, the study compares the pitch contours of two questions and two requests produced
by native speakers with the intonation of EFL learners. This descriptive study concluded
that: the learners seem not to be aware of pitch contours and the function of intonation
patterns; and that the L1 influences the production of the L2. These results suggest that
some technological tools such as Praat can be used in the process of teaching and learning intonation.
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Inglés - Enseñanza, Lengua Extranjera, Entonación (Fonética)