Phonemic perception in French of learning polonophones (the case of alveolar vowels : [e][ɛ]) Cover Image

La perception phonémique en français des apprenants polonophones (le cas des voyelles antérieures de moyenne aperture : [e][ɛ])
Phonemic perception in French of learning polonophones (the case of alveolar vowels : [e][ɛ])

Author(s): Magdalena Dańko
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Perception of sounds in the French language; diagnostic tool for examination of sound perception in the French language; didactics of phonetics of the French language; French pronunciation teaching

Summary/Abstract: The perception of sounds of a foreign tongue influences the quality of comprehension and speaking in the language, as well as learning how to read and write properly. The differentiation and identification of sounds enables the development of aural-verbal memory, subsequently associating particular sound patterns with particular meanings. In other words, a developed perception of sounds ensures an efficient communication in a foreign language. Since learners perceive foreign sounds with varied proficiency, the teacher should recognize the difficulties and undertake remedial measures to facilitate learning progress. This article aims to present an educational tool, currently in development, designed to examine the perception of the French language sounds by Polish speaking learners. It will allow teachers to identify encountered difficulties and later evaluate the development of sound differentiation and identification skills, and therefore evaluate the results of remedial measures used in the process when teaching the French language.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 29
  • Page Range: 55-73
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: French