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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2019.9.9.158

PRAAT Software: A Spech Interaction Tool to Analyze Teacher Voices  

Kidd, Ella Jane (Department of British & American Language and Culture, Kyunghee University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.9, no.9, 2019 , pp. 158-165 More about this Journal
Abstract
Through the use of speech software technology, this paper examines the effects of voice interactions within the inner circle of English. The fundamental frequency (F0) was obtained by analyzing native speakers (aged 30-55) speech effects based on nationality, age, and gender. The findings within this study reveal that the Caucasian British female (age 33) and the Caucasian American male (age 55) produced the most interactive speech. The contributing factor is the students' experience with various language styles throughout their language acquisition studies. The results of this study are compatible with $Traunm{\ddot{u}}eller$ & Eriksson (1995) and previous studies which agree that continuous speech above average is paramount towards student engagement and interactions.
Keywords
Interaction; Frequency; Language learners; Native speakers; Language education;
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