Intonation is an integral part of communication for all speakers. But can sign languages have intonation? A new study shows that signers use their faces to create intonational ‘melodies’ just as ...
Have you ever noticed that a natural conversation flows like a dance—pauses, emphases, and turns arriving just in time? A new study has discovered that this isn't just intuition; there is a biological ...
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Master intonation to improve on your spoken English (1)
We have intensively discussed speech sounds in this class. The aim has been to improve on how we pronounce words. Today, we are building on what I hope has been achieved by looking at the concept of ...
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Your head movements may be giving away your foreign accent
When adults speak a second language, you can oftentimes tell. Usually, it’s from what’s coming out of their mouth. But communication isn’t always verbal. Their body (and head) moves too. And according ...
Nov. 6 -- THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Infants who are just a few days old cry with intonation patterns that reflect the language spoken by their parents, new research shows. The conclusion ...
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