Tongue Twisters in English: Examining the Dynamics of Language Production and Working Memory in Pakistani English Learners
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.391697504Keywords:
Speech Errors, Tongue Twisters, Phonological Errors, Working MemoryAbstract
Analyzing speech errors can deepen our understanding of speech production processes, as these errors exhibit non-random patterns. (Traxler, 2012). By analyzing errors in the recall of previously listed tongue twisters, the study interprets errors occurring at different levels, providing valuable insights into individuals' performance. Focusing on undergraduate students enrolled in a Functional English course at a Pakistani university, the research investigates the relationship between mental processes and the production of tongue twisters, both in formal and informal contexts. The findings suggest that a higher occurrence of phonological errors in the formal tongue twister articulation indicates the influence of language production awareness. This observation supports the idea that the acquisition of English as a second language may involve an unconscious process, emphasizing mimicry over comprehension.
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