When Learning to Speak Another Language, It Can Be Difficult

question 114

Multiple Choice

When learning to speak another language, it can be difficult to hear the individual words in a native speakers' utterance. This is a problem with:

• A) speech segmentation
• B) semantics
• C) phonemics
• D) bottom-up processing

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Definitions:

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Queuing

The process of lining up in sequence for services or resources, often managed to ensure order and efficiency.

Chunking

A strategy of breaking down information into smaller, more manageable units to improve understanding and memory retention.

Modifier

A word, phrase, or clause that qualifies or describes another word, phrase, or clause within a sentence to provide additional detail.