Abstract
This study surveys the interlanguage phonology of a Brazilian learner of English who has primarily learned English in a naturalistic environment. The phonological analysis of her speech shows that native language transfer is a strong source of pronunciation difficulties, constraints, and deviations. However, other factors seem to play a relevant role in this learner's interlanguage, such as sounds that are universally considered difficult to acquire. Interestingly, some of the phonological strategies applied by the participant are not unique to an interlanguage but are also applied by native speakers. Considerations about possible miscommunication are addressed.
Highlights
This study aims to investigate systematic differences in consonants between standard American English and an interlanguage (IL)
Osborne phonology produced by a speaker whose first language is Brazilian Portuguese (BP)
The present study investigates systematic differences between standard English and the IL phonology of a Brazilian learner of English, focusing on the consonant sounds
Summary
This study aims to investigate systematic differences in consonants between standard American English and an interlanguage (IL)Ilha do Desterro Florianópolis no 55 p. 111-132 jul./dez. 2008112 Denise M. This study aims to investigate systematic differences in consonants between standard American English and an interlanguage (IL). Osborne phonology produced by a speaker whose first language is Brazilian Portuguese (BP). Attempts to explain some of the differences will be addressed, for example, taking into consideration constraints from the speaker’s first language (L1) as well as considerations from the framework of markedness theory. Many studies on IL of BP learners in instructional settings have been conducted (e.g., Key, 2002; Delatorre & Koerich, 2004; Cruz, 2005); very few, in a naturalistic environment (e.g., Baptista, 1992). This paper aims to help better understand the IL systems of such learners. The paper concludes with some suggestions for future investigations
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