The Influence Of Working Memory On Intonation Production Of Chinese Efl Learners

Abstract

Under the aid of experimental phonology, the present study investigated the influence of working memory on Chinese EFL learners’ intonation production through an intonation perception experiment. The major findings were as follows: 1) Chinese EFL learners had better performance for Statement than for Yes-No question and are difficult to realize final focus in Statement and medial focus in Yes-No question; 2) Chinese EFL learners’ performance in pitch pattern was negatively influenced by working memory and procedural memory, while their performance in boundary tone was positively affected by working memory and declarative memory.