Behavioral effect of mismatch negativity neurofeedback on foreign language learning.

ABSTRACT: Listening is critical for foreign language learning. Listening difficulties can occur because of an inability to perceive or recognize sounds while listening to speech, whereas successful listening can boost understanding and improve speaking when learning a foreign language. Previous studies in our laboratory revealed that EEG-neurofeedback (NF) using mismatch negativity event-related brain potential successfully induced unconscious learning in terms of auditory discrimination of speech sounds. Here, we conducted a feasibility study with a small participant group (NF group and control group; six participants each) to examine the practical effects of mismatch negativity NF for improving the perception of speech sounds in a foreign language. Native Japanese speakers completed a task in whic

SUBMITTER: Chang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8291684 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature