TY - JOUR AU - Munro, Murray J. AU - Derwing, Tracey M. AU - Thomson, Ron I. PY - 2003/09/01 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A longitudinal examination of english vowel learning by Mandarin speakers JF - Canadian Acoustics JA - Canadian Acoustics VL - 31 IS - 3 SE - Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada DO - UR - https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1536 SP - 32-33 AB - Despite the large number of studies of second language (L2) perception and production conducted in recent years, relatively few have examined the acquisition of categories by low-proficiency speakers from a longitudinal perspective. Most studies with a longitudinal component have considered learners over a short period of time. This paper addresses the gap in current research by evaluating a broad range of English vowel productions of recently-arrived Mandarin speakers during their first year in Canada. ER -