The Role of Tapping in Improving Connected Speech Comprehension of a Non-Native Variety of English

Comprehension of Glaswegian English is known to present difficulties for speakers of other varieties of English (Adank et al., 2009; Smith et al., 2014). In connected speech, weak syllables get particularly reduced, which increases the chances of miscomprehension even further. This study investigates whether connected speech comprehension in speakers of a non-native variety of English can be improved if subjects are involved in performing a tapping task while listening to rhythmic speech.