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>Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:01:26 -0500
>From: Ute Lahaie <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject:      Re: #7422 article on the role of speech speed in aural comprehension skill development
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On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 15:21:13 EST, LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]>
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>I am hoping someone may be able to help me locate an article I
>vaguely remember reading.  Approximately a year ago, I read an
>article in either the CALICO or IALLT journals about the role that
>speech speed plays in aural comprehension skill development.  If I
>remember correctly, the article discussed the idea that
>comprehension is affected to a greater degree by the frequency of
>pauses than by the speed of speech and (now this next part is very
>vague so I apologize if I have the issue completely wrong) that
>slowing the speech pattern may, in fact, hinder aural comprehension
>skill development.


Deanne,

it seems like you are referring to the article by Linda Jones,
entitled "Using Technology in Language Teaching and Listening
Comprehension: Revisiting what Teachers Should Know and Do." This articla
appeared in in the 2002 issue of the IALLT Journal (Vol. 34.2).

Hope this helps!

Ute

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