Effects of Orthography on Second Language Phonology

Bene Bassetti is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK

• 1. Background: Key concepts in L+ phonology and orthography 2. Effects of orthography on L+ phonology: An overview 3. Effects of orthography on L+ phonology: A case study 4. Effects of orthography on L+ speech production 5. Effects of orthography on L+ awareness, perception and learning 6. Characteristics, causes and implications of orthographic effects on L+ phonology

“It is now well-established that spelling can facilitate or interfere with pronunciation learning in an additional language. This book provides an indispensable analysis of the enormous influence that orthography can have on pronunciation learning. Its extensive research on orthographic effects demonstrates how orthography impacts target language production, perception, and awareness, as well as the potential success of teaching interventions.”- John Levis, Iowa State University, USA