Does sound structure affect word learning? An eye-tracking study of Danish learning toddlers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jecp.2017.10.011
Abstract: Previous research has shown that Danish-learning children lag behind in early lexical acquisition compared with children learning a number of other languages. This delay has been ascribed to the opaque phonetic structure of Danish, which… read more here.
Keywords: danish learning; learning; learning children; word learning ... See more keywords
When Too Many Vowels Impede Language Processing: An Eye-Tracking Study of Danish-Learning Children
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DOI: 10.1177/0023830919893390
Abstract: Research has suggested that Danish-learning children lag behind in early language acquisition. The phenomenon has been attributed to the opaque phonetic structure of Danish, which features an unusually large number of non-consonantal sounds (i.e., vowels… read more here.
Keywords: danish learning; word; learning children; language processing ... See more keywords