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English-German contrastive phonetics and phonology. A study of interviews and speeches

Author : Aykut Sahingöz
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346161579
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (461 download)

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Book Synopsis English-German contrastive phonetics and phonology. A study of interviews and speeches by : Aykut Sahingöz

Download or read book English-German contrastive phonetics and phonology. A study of interviews and speeches written by Aykut Sahingöz and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Speech Science / Linguistics, grade: 2,7, University of Vechta, language: English, abstract: The linguistic differences between German and English are going to be researched and compared, in order to light upon the reasons for mispronunciations and difficulties for German speakers of English. Learning a language or a skill in general, naturally needs practice and commitment to be able to master it. However, this text is going to leave this aspect aside and will concentrate on differences which emerge from the languages themselves. German and English are two different languages with the same Latin alphabet and different grammar for the naked eye, but beneath the surface are further differences and similarities which can be described in order to understand why German speakers of English seem to produce the same mistakes when no practice for correct pronunciation is given. The importance of English has increased over the past years and is one of the most spoken and important languages. It is needed in business relations, to read manuals, can be used in almost all foreign countries for communication and is generally important for every working citizen in terms of a business language, as former European Commissioner Günther Oettinger stated in his interview with German broadcast channel SWR in 2005. In 2010 a speech of Oettinger was published, which was held in the Columbia University of Berlin and showed, after his contribution in the broadcast, that his English proficiency was not appropriate when considering the circumstances. Especially in terms of politics, an individual wants to be taken seriously and act superior in all tasks given to comply with the role of a representative politician. After Oettinger held his speech, it was naturally connected to what was originally said by him, with the obvious connotation that he failed to meet his own expectations in English acquisition by far, although it was of utmost importance. The English language however can be difficult for foreign speakers. Although being of the same Germanic origin as German, many foreign speakers experience a hard time when trying to achieve native-like pronunciation. Words such as squirrel, all words with a 'th-' and minimal pairs (e.g. hat and had) are often difficult to pronounce and distinguish for foreign learners, due to phonetic and phonemic differences, which cannot easily be translated into the German system due to their non-existence.

Contrastive Analysis: English-German

Author : Catharina Belinghausen
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3640441540
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Book Synopsis Contrastive Analysis: English-German by : Catharina Belinghausen

Download or read book Contrastive Analysis: English-German written by Catharina Belinghausen and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2009-10-08 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, grade: 2,0, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: Speaking English in a „native-like“ way does not only consist of the abilities of speaking fluently and gramatically correct. Pronounciation and the proper use of the right sounds at the right time play an important role just as well. This paper outlines the English and German sound system, alludes to the differences between the systems and points at possible resulting problems for the German English learner. Before comparing English to other languages it has to be advised that English occurs in many global and local variations. Similar to the German „Hochdeutsch“, two main standards had been established: „Received Pronounciation“ (RP) of todays’s British English and „General American“ (GA). Since the chose literature basically deals with the latter, this paper is limited to „General American“. To supply an introduction and a basis for the subsequent chapter a short overview of general sound production and the taxonomy of characterizing sounds is provided. Following this taxonomy Englih consonantes are firstly described and thereafter opposed to their German counterparts. Based on the determined differnces, possible phonemic and phonetic difficulties for the English learner are shown and adequate tasks to overcome those obstacles are introduced. Analogue to the previous, the presentation of the vowel systems, their differences and resulting problems completes the paper.

Phonetics and Phonology of Tense and Lax Obstruents in German

Author : Michael Jessen
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027215537
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Book Synopsis Phonetics and Phonology of Tense and Lax Obstruents in German by : Michael Jessen

Download or read book Phonetics and Phonology of Tense and Lax Obstruents in German written by Michael Jessen and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing that the so-called voiced and voiceless stops in languages like English and German do not always literally differ in voicing, several linguists among them Roman Jakobson have proposed that dichotomies such as fortis/lenis or tense/lax might be more suitable to capture the invariant phonetic core of this distinction. Later it became the dominant view that voice onset time or laryngeal features are more reasonable alternatives. However, based on a number of facts and arguments from current phonetics and phonology this book claims that the Jakobsonian feature tense was rejected prematurely. Among the theoretical aspects addressed, it is argued that an acoustic definition of distinctive features best captures the functional aspects of speech communication, while it is also discussed how the conclusions are relevant for formal accounts, such as feature geometry. The invariant of tense is proposed to be durational, and its 'basic correlate' is proposed to be aspiration duration. It is shown that tense and voice differ in their invariant properties and basic correlates, but that they share a number of other correlates, including F0 onset and closure duration. In their stop systems languages constitute a typology between the selection of voice and tense, but in their fricative systems languages universally tend towards a syncretism involving voicing and tenseness together. Though the proposals made here are intended to have general validity, the emphasis is on German. As part of this focus, an acoustic study and a transillumination study of the realization of /p,t,k,f,s/ vs. /b,d,g,v,z/ in German are presented.

Overcoming the pronunciation barrier. The aptitude for phonetic mimicry and German ESL students' linguistic awareness

Author : Anna Lynn Dolman
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 334621611X
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (462 download)

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Book Synopsis Overcoming the pronunciation barrier. The aptitude for phonetic mimicry and German ESL students' linguistic awareness by : Anna Lynn Dolman

Download or read book Overcoming the pronunciation barrier. The aptitude for phonetic mimicry and German ESL students' linguistic awareness written by Anna Lynn Dolman and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Learning materials - English, grade: 1.3, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: This paper firstly compares and contrasts the phonetic and phonological systems of English and German and then goes on to describe some frequently occurring problems concerning pronunciation and non-native accents of German ESL students. Some of the factors leading to the problems that will be scrutinized are interference of German, learners’ attitudes and insufficient knowledge of phonetics and phonology systems of the English language, among others. Moreover, the concept of what is commonly referred to as the aptitude for (phonetic) mimicry will be illuminated and discussed from different viewpoints, taking into account the origin of the term and its applicability to linguistics, particularly within the fields of phonetics and phonology. One of the objectives of this paper will thus be to determine possible factors affecting learners’ pronunciation competence and to examine to what extent formal instruction in phonetics and phonology can alleviate certain pronunciation difficulties. To that end, a small-scale study was designed and conducted at the University of Cologne with first- and second-year English students, five of whom had not yet taken the Practical Phonetics & Phonology (PPP) course that forms an obligatory part of the English Studies Bachelor’s Degree Program and five who had taken it during the previous semester and had passed the end-of-module exam.

A Contrastive Analysis of the English and the German Sound System

Author : Nermin Bastug
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656213127
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (562 download)

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Book Synopsis A Contrastive Analysis of the English and the German Sound System by : Nermin Bastug

Download or read book A Contrastive Analysis of the English and the German Sound System written by Nermin Bastug and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Grammar, Style, Working Technique, grade: 14, University of Marburg, course: Problems of English Grammar, language: English, abstract: This work is titled “A Contrastive Analysis of the English and the German Sound System. Problems and Suggestions for Teaching.” The features of sound in a language are systematically structured. They are divided into two main branches: (a) the branch of segmental features including consonants and vowels, and (b) the branch of supra-segmental features including stress, intonation, pause, juncture, and rhythm (Nasr 1997: 2). My paper refers to branch (a) and illustrates the differences between the English (RP) and German consonant and vowel systems. The resulting contrasts reveal the main difficulties German learners of English are confronted with, therefore, these need to be exposed in teaching (Kufner 1971: 36). After contrasting the sound systems, I will comment on the aim and importance of learning English pronunciation, and then I will explain the error degrees caused by the sound contrasts. Later, there is an overview of the most important qualifications of a phonetic teacher, and finally I will provide suggestions for teaching the pronunciation difficulties caused by the differences between the two languages.

Trends in Phonetics and Phonology

Author : Adrian Leemann
Publisher : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
ISBN 13 : 9783034316538
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Book Synopsis Trends in Phonetics and Phonology by : Adrian Leemann

Download or read book Trends in Phonetics and Phonology written by Adrian Leemann and published by Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume includes state of the art research on phonetics and phonology in various languages and from interdisciplinary contributors. It is structured into the following eight sections: segmentals, suprasegmentals, articulation in spoken and sign language, perception, phonology, crowdsourcing phonetic data, second language speech, and arts.

Production and Perception of Thematic Contrast in German

Author : Bettina Braun
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783039105663
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)

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Book Synopsis Production and Perception of Thematic Contrast in German by : Bettina Braun

Download or read book Production and Perception of Thematic Contrast in German written by Bettina Braun and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Variations in speech melody (intonation) can be used to express different meanings (e.g. question vs. statement, friendliness). Yet, intonational information is hardly used in present-day linguistic models. When intonational information is used, it is mostly based on introspection rather than on empirical investigation; almost exclusively, a one-to-one relation between accent types and semantic function is assumed. This book focuses on an empirical investigation of thematic contrast in German. Thematic contrast has received considerable attention in semantics because sentences with contrastive themes can be used to imply propositions of various kinds without saying them explicitly. In this book, first an acoustic comparison between sentences produced in contrastive and non-contrastive contexts is described. Intonational realisation is quantified in terms of the height and position of tonal targets. The perceptual reality of different productions and the relevance of different acoustic cues are tested by means of rating experiments. Finally, the data are prosodically annotated by a group of linguists to explore the validity and explanatory power of different accent categories for contrastive and non-contrastive themes in German.

English and German Consonant Systems Compared. Phonemic and Phonetic Contrasts

Author : Elisabeth Lyons
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346009769
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis English and German Consonant Systems Compared. Phonemic and Phonetic Contrasts by : Elisabeth Lyons

Download or read book English and German Consonant Systems Compared. Phonemic and Phonetic Contrasts written by Elisabeth Lyons and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1, University of Salzburg (Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: DELS I, language: English, abstract: This paper aims to show the most important consonant-related differences between English and German. Not only are phonemic features compared, it also deals with the phonetic differences of consonants that are phonologically identical. The comparison also briefly looks at eventual difficulties in pronunciation of unfamiliar sounds for the learner of the respective language. The consonants are grouped according to the parameter manner of articulation, and each group, for example plosives, nasals, fricatives, affricates, laterals, R-variants and glides, is compared in a separate chapter. Additionally to the distinctive sounds, the most important allophonic variants of certain phonemes of both languages are looked at.The differences described in this comparison do not claim to be exhaustive, however the paper aims to give a general overview regarding the most predominant differences and similarities of the English and German consonant systems, phonologically as well as phonetically. Unless stated differently, the English referred to is RP.

The Pronounciation of German Loanwords in English. An Analysis of Phonological Differences

Author : Stefanie Dietzel
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668258333
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (682 download)

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Book Synopsis The Pronounciation of German Loanwords in English. An Analysis of Phonological Differences by : Stefanie Dietzel

Download or read book The Pronounciation of German Loanwords in English. An Analysis of Phonological Differences written by Stefanie Dietzel and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2, University of Marburg (Fremdsprachliche Philologien), course: Contrastive Linguistics, language: English, abstract: This paper will present the most frequently used German loan words in English and focus on their pronunciation. First, a list of items will represent my data collection via the Oxford English Dictionary. It will refer to the study of the etymology of the words. After that, the paper will show the results of the recording of native speakers of English. Then the words will be analysed with respect to phonetic realization. Finally, I will emphasise the main differences between English and German phonology. “English does not have many German loanwords – at least not many of common use – but those it does have are a rather more mixed bunch than such stereotypic lists might imply.” (Stubbs 1998:19) With his statement, Stubbs refers to those linguists who claim that the small number of German loanwords in English only originate from specific historical contexts. In his paper, he wants to revise this belief and show that also more general terms are adapted from German to English.

The Phonology of Pennsylvania German English as Evidence of Language Maintenance and Shift

Author : Achim Kopp
Publisher : Susquehanna University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781575910062
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis The Phonology of Pennsylvania German English as Evidence of Language Maintenance and Shift by : Achim Kopp

Download or read book The Phonology of Pennsylvania German English as Evidence of Language Maintenance and Shift written by Achim Kopp and published by Susquehanna University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The phonological differences found in the informants' varieties of English are reflected in the differences in the areas of language use and language attitude. In the final chapter, findings gained from the study of the latter two areas are used to suggest an explanation of the "Pennsylvania German paradox." An attempt is made to integrate the phonological findings into a larger theory of language change and to make predictions about future linguistic developments."--BOOK JACKET.

Contrastive Aspects of English and German

Author : Charles V. J. Russ
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Proceedings of the Speech Prosody 2008 Conference

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Publisher : LBASS
ISBN 13 : 0616220030
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)

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Research in Education

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.U/5 (183 download)

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German Pronunciation and Phonology

Author : Jethro Bithell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429889216
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Book Synopsis German Pronunciation and Phonology by : Jethro Bithell

Download or read book German Pronunciation and Phonology written by Jethro Bithell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1952. This book does not confine itself to German phonetics; it aims rather at showing by what processes and tricks of sound words have been shaped in the course of years; it is therefore a book on phonology as well. It should have a wide appeal to students of German. Moreover, since the treatment of laws and sound processes is comparative, it will be useful to students of other languages, particularly of the Scandinavian group and Dutch.

Readings in English Phonetics and Phonology

Author : María Inmaculada Arboleda-Guirao
Publisher : Universitat de València
ISBN 13 : 8437094569
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Readings in English Phonetics and Phonology written by María Inmaculada Arboleda-Guirao and published by Universitat de València. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The teaching of the phonetics and the phonology of British English to undergraduate students is often based on a bare, uncritical presentation of facts as they are usually portrayed in classic publications such as Gimson-Cruttenden, Collins & Mees, Roach, Car, etc. While they present a welcome canonical view of language, there is a danger that students will end up holding a quasi-dogmatic opinion of the phonology of English, with little awareness of other views and approaches. In an attempt to overcome this limitation, the contributors to this volume have tried to combine theory and praxis in tackling different aspects of the phonology of English. The result is this book of readings which will hopefully provide students with reliable and up-to-date information on key issues both at segmental and supra-segmental level.

Resources in Education

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Total Pages : 344 pages
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The Acquisition of Phonetic Details. Difficulties of the English Pronunciation for German Second Language Speakers and Teaching Suggestions

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Author : Chiara Alina Sachwitz
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346533697
Total Pages : 19 pages
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Book Synopsis The Acquisition of Phonetic Details. Difficulties of the English Pronunciation for German Second Language Speakers and Teaching Suggestions by : Chiara Alina Sachwitz

Download or read book The Acquisition of Phonetic Details. Difficulties of the English Pronunciation for German Second Language Speakers and Teaching Suggestions written by Chiara Alina Sachwitz and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1,7, , language: English, abstract: Nowadays, it seems perfectly normal to many Germans using English words in daily conversations, however, on the level of pronunciation, it is common to stick to the German sound system. Yet, there are language learners who know about the different phonological patterns of the two languages. To understand the reasons why German second language learners face difficulties pronouncing English sounds, this term paper focuses on potential areas of concern. English words are placed into the context of the native language and are characterized by its foreign-sounding accent. This accent is defined as a which give information on a person’s social background and indicate. At the same time, pronunciation itself while the pronunciation of individual sounds does not make a difference in meaning in the German language, it can have a distinctive function in the English language. Many language learners, however, are not aware of this contradiction between their first language and the target language and therefore, tend to pronounce English words incorrectly.