Is Full-Time Equivalent an Appropriate Measure to Assess L1 and L2 Perception of L2 Speakers with Limited L2 Experience?

The revised version of the Speech Learning Model (SLM-r) regards full-time equivalent (FTE), which involves amount L2 use during length residence (LOR) in an setting, as main factor speech acquisition. Previous studiesshowed that LOR has a significant effect on and L1 production perception but does not explain differences between populations (i.e., L1-Spanish L2-English vs. L1-English L2-Spanish). A reanalysis data been conducted by calculating FTE experienced participants. aim was also to investigate whether assumptions SLM-r are applicable perception. series correlation tests category boundary—between voiced voiceless stops—was conducted, yielding non-significant results. relatively short participants, quality input terms instruction participants could lack clear this study. Therefore, its own may be sufficient account for accuracy perception, at least speakers with limited input, other factors should considered.