中国学生朗读口语中的英语调型特点研究

Tone patterns in Chinese EFL learners, read speech

本研究以OAConnor和Arnold(1973)的“英语十大调型”为理论依据,以实验语音学为研究手段,以8名英国大学生的调型特点为参照标准,对45名学习者的英语朗读口语进行了分析。结果发现,学习者基本调型掌握得较好,但体现说话者语气和态度的二级调型问题偏多;平调、降调使用过度;调型使用混乱。本研究对英语学习者如何有效地利用调型变化传递信息、突出英语口语教学重点具有一定的启示。

This study employs a method in experimental phonetics to investigate the use of tones in 45 Chinese EFL learners, read speech. The study, which is based on O, Connor and Arnold,s (1973) descriptions of tones of English, takes as the norm for comparison the recorded spoken data from 8 English-speaking British university students. The findings indicate that most of the learners knew how to use the primary tones to a satisfactory extent, but some problems prevailed in their use of the secondary tones, especially in the use of the level tone and the falling tone. Implications are discussed for L2 teaching of intonation and for how EFL learners should convey their intended meanings through the proper use of different tones.