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This research investigates how the variation in the first language (L1) German, specifically the distinction between the vowels /eː/ and /ɛː/, influences the acquisition of the second language (L2) English vowels /ɛ/ and /æ/. The study finds that maintaining the contrast in L1 leads to better identification of /æ/ in L2 English, although discrimination results were inconclusive. The findings suggest that sociolinguistic variation in L1 can significantly affect L2 speech acquisition.
- Author
- Tomáš Dopita
- Language
- EN