This chapter provides an overview of major theories and findings in the field of second
language (L2) phonetics and phonology. Four main conceptual frameworks are discussed …

Aims and Objectives/Purpose/Research Questions: We investigate the extent to which L1
versus adult L2 phonological systems resist influence from an L3. We test the Phonological …

Who are bilinguals? Until recently, bilinguals were considered a special population, of
interest in their own right, for how they managed to negotiate life with two languages, but not …

This special issue provides a state-of-the-art overview of the theories, models and research
methodology in the phonological acquisition of a third language (L3). The present …

The extent to which the phonetic system of a second language is mastered varies across
individuals. The present study evaluates the pattern of individual differences in late …

A great deal of research has examined the production and perception of phonetic segments
in a second language (L2). The impetus for much of this work has been the desire to …

The acquisition of a second language (L2) sound system poses significant challenges for
learners, who must acquire a new system of sound contrasts, new restrictions on where …

This book aims to bridge the gap in investigations into the acquisition of phonology from a
multilingual perspective. In order to fully understand this process, the editors present state of …

One common assumption in the second language (L2) acquisition literature is that there
must be a direct relationship between individuals' capacity to perceive and produce foreign …

Four questions have dominated recent research in second language (L2) acquisition:(i)
What role does a speaker's first language (L1) play?(ii) Does L2 acquisition display …