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A sharper ear for plain tones helps learners hear foreign vowels
In 140 Japanese students learning English, telling apart tones a few hertz apart predicted vowel accuracy about as well as time abroad did.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · The Sunday letter
In 140 Japanese students learning English, telling apart tones a few hertz apart predicted vowel accuracy about as well as time abroad did.