Phonetic Tools¶

Target competencyIs able to use the tools for doing phonetic analysis and is able to consult others in their use.

Why it matters¶

This competency covers using the current phonetic tools to determine the sound system of a language, and training others to use them.

Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels

0No Competency

Learn about the phonetic alphabet (IPA) and the sounds the symbols represent.

Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
1Has Knowledge

Learn to use a tool for teaching IPA sounds.

Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
2With Assistance

Work with a linguist to learn to use an IPA virtual keyboard to access various characters and diacritics.

Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
3Independent

Use the phonetic alphabet to describe sounds in a language.

Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
4Expert

Write a phone inventory of a language.

Top of the ladder

0No Competency

Learn to use a phonetic analysis tool (e.g., Speech Analyzer) to open audio files.

Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
1Has Knowledge

Work with a linguist to learn to configure views in a phonology tool so that they can identify and annotate segments and "interesting" features.

Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
2With Assistance

Work with a linguist to learn to visually interpret audio files in a phonetic analysis tool.

Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
3Independent

Prepare and teach a phonetic tools module as part of a training event.

Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
4Expert

Train someone to teach a phonetic tools module.

Top of the ladder

Knowledgeable about current phonetic tools.

Cambridge Journal of PhonologySite · cambridge.orgHome page of the peer-reviewed journal Phonology from Cambridge, for finding academic phonology research.
Phonology AssistantSite · software.sil.orgProduct site for Phonology Assistant, which charts sounds from phonetic data and works with FieldWorks, Toolbox and Speech Analyzer.
Phonology Assistant 3Site · lingtransoft.infoLingTranSoft page about Phonology Assistant 3, for finding information and materials on the program.
Dekereke Tutorials and Help MaterialsGuide · casali.canil.caVideo tutorials for Dekereke covering installation, display settings, data restrictions and sound files, plus a paper on importing and exporting data.