A kinesthetic approach to L2 rhythm: Jaw Dancing

Event Description

Learning how to change your jaw patterns is an important part of learning a second language. The theory is that we speak in syllables, each syllable involves opening and closing the mouth, i.e., the jaw. Some languages, like English, have stressed syllables--both lexically and phrasally stressed.

Some languages only have phrasal stress, i.e., French, Japanese, Mandarin. The location of stress/prominence in the utterance varies depending on the language. In this workshop, we will analyze the jaw lowering patterns of your L1 and L2. The goal is to first become aware of the differences in jaw lowering patterns and then to be able to change the patterns to sound more native-like and to be able to communicate more effectively.

• Date and time: September 1, 2026 (Tue.) 14:00-15:30
• Venue: B313, Tsurukabuto Campus 1, and online via Zoom (scan the QR code for the Zoom link and registration.)
• Target audience: Students, researchers, faculty members, and anyone interested in linguistics, articulatory phonetics, speech production, and second language acquisition.
• How to apply: Please scan the QR code on the flyer or apply here
• Application period: Please register by August 31^st.
• Host: Global Network Program & Research Institute for Promoting Intercultural Studies (Promis)
• Contact:Kexin Wang (GNP Project Assistant Professor)

• kexin[at]people.kobe-u.ac.jp

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