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International intelligibility of English spoken by college students in the Bashu dialect area of China

Linguistics and Languages

International intelligibility of English spoken by college students in the Bashu dialect area of China

J. Zeng

This fascinating research by Jie Zeng explores how the Bashu dialect affects the intelligibility of English spoken by college students in Southwest China. Discover the pronunciation challenges faced by these learners and the strategies proposed for improving their communication with a global audience!

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Abstract
This research investigated the intelligibility of English spoken by college students from the Bashu dialect region of Southwest China to an international audience. Using a phonetic experimental methodology with 40 intermediate English-proficient students, the study found that while the Bashu dialect influenced pronunciation, their English remained generally intelligible to a global audience. Pronunciation challenges included phonetic sounds, mispronunciations, and variations in accent and prosody. The study offers strategies to improve intelligibility for Chinese learners from dialect-specific regions.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
May 10, 2024
Authors
Jie Zeng
Tags
intelligibility
Bashu dialect
English pronunciation
college students
phonetics
global audience
language learning
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