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Computer technology. Technology-enhanced accent modification

A H Schwartz1, V M Brogan, G A Emond

  • 1Cleveland State University, Ohio.

ASHA
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Personal computers now allow nonnative English speakers to visually and audibly compare their speech to models. This technology offers new possibilities for accent modification training.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Technological advancements have increased the accessibility of sophisticated tools for language learning.
  • Personal computers (PCs) are now powerful enough to process and display audio-visual speech data.
  • There is a growing need for effective and accessible accent modification resources for nonnative speakers of American English.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of using personal computers for accent modification.
  • To demonstrate how technology can help nonnative speakers perceive differences in their speech.
  • To highlight the implications of these technological capabilities for accent modification practices.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing personal computer technology to capture and display user speech.
  • Providing model utterances for comparison.
  • Enabling users to both see and hear differences between their own speech and target models.

Main Results:

  • Personal computers can effectively present visual and auditory feedback on speech production.
  • Nonnative speakers can perceive subtle differences in their pronunciation and intonation through this technology.
  • The technology facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of speech patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Technological integration, specifically using personal computers, is a viable and promising approach for accent modification.
  • This method enhances the learning process by engaging multiple sensory inputs (visual and auditory).
  • The findings support the incorporation of such technologies into speech training programs for improved outcomes.

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