@inproceedings{cddebef4b0d446c18e5b0bc31caaf959,
title = "Tailoring phonetic learning to the needs of individuals on the basis of language aptitude",
abstract = "Many learners have difficulty discerning non-native speech sounds. The present study sought to tailor training to the needs of learners to improve learning. Participants learned five artificial languages, containing word pairs that differed on a single, critical phonetic feature. Previous research established that language aptitude predicted learning for these artificial languages. Therefore, we divided subjects into high and low aptitude groups and modified training in several ways. High aptitude subjects benefitted from numerous training methods, whereas low aptitude subjects only benefitted from increased exposure. These results are useful for identifying which training types benefit high and low aptitude learners.",
keywords = "language and languages, phonetics, study and teaching, individual differences",
author = "Mark Antoniou and Melissa Blair",
year = "2016",
language = "English",
publisher = "Australasian Speech Science & Technology Association",
pages = "37--40",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Sixteenth Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology, 6-9 December 2016, Parramatta, Australia",
note = "Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology ; Conference date: 06-12-2016",
}