Flege (1991) examined sounds that are hardest and easiest for second language (L2) learners to pronounce. He found that L2 learners do ______ on sounds that are very different from those in their native language, and ________with those that are moderately similar.

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Flege (1991) found that L2 learners tend to do better on sounds that are very different from those in their native language because they are more likely to perceive them as distinct new sounds. Conversely, they struggle more with sounds that are moderately similar because they may confuse them with native language sounds.

Flege (1991) Examined Sounds That Are Hardest and Easiest for Second