Second language phonology : acquisition and use

Acquisition and Use discusses the multifaceted nature of second language phonology in terms of acquisition, complexity, and use by L2 speakers. It addresses the intricacy of the cognitive processes used in the production, perception and identification of L2 speech sounds and the importance of developing second language phonological awareness. The book discusses the various factors that mediate L2 phonological development and assesses the effect of erroneous productions on communication in L2 speech. The multiplicity of English accents and its impact on English pronunciation teaching and learning is tackled together with the various approaches to pronunciation teaching, their contributions, and limitations in the development of pronunciation teaching research.