Research
• Phonetics
• Auditory Processing
• Neural Mechanism of Temporally-Selective Attention in Speech Perception
• Individual Differences in Second Language (L2) Speech Learning
• Cognitive Processes Underlying L2 Performance and Development
• Role of Implicit Learning in L2 Phonology Acquisition
• Effect of Implicit and Explicit Training on the Improvement of Segmental and Prosodic L2 Speech Proficiency
• EEG Investigation of Frequency Following Responses (FFRs)
• Exploring the relationship between FFRs and better speech perception.
• Investigating neural encoding of AI-generated speech.
Publications
Bakkouche, L., & Saito, K. (in press). Effects of auditory processing, memory, and experience on early and later stages of second language speech learning. Second Language Research. http://kazuyasaito.net/SLR2025.pdf
Bakkouche, L., & Magne, V. (2023). Attainment in the Early Years. EAL Journal, 21, 28-29. https://naldic.org.uk/publications/eal-journal/issue-21/
Bakkouche, L., Cooper, S., Luo, X., Rees, M., Lau, E., McGhee, C., Altar, K., Post, B.,Schwarz, J. (2024). Finding the Human Voice in AI: Insights on the Perception of AI-Voice Clones from MUSHRA and Similarity Tests. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2024-mvrz5
Bakkouche, L., Post, B., & Williams, J. (2024). Mastering Voice Onset Time (VOT) in Second Language (L2) Learning: The Role of Cognition, Perception, and Experience in Achieving Native-Like Proficiency. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2024-vmkdm
Bakkouche, L., Cooper, S., Luo, X., Rees, M., Lau, E., McGhee, C., Alter, K., Post, B., & Schwarz, J. (2024). Research plan: Neural encoding of AI-generated speech prosody by L1 and L2 speakers. UKiS 2024 Cambridge. https://ukis2024.eng.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ukis2024-Abstr...
Bakkouche, L., & Post, B. (2024).Mastering Sound Perception: Unveiling Auditory and Cognitive Influences on Native-Like Phonetic Category Perception in Adult L2 Learners. British Association of Academic Phoneticians Colloquium 2024, Cardiff. https://sites.google.com/view/baap-2024/en/programme
Bakkouche, L., & Post, B. (2023). Perceptual and Cognitive Individual Differences in L2 Speech Learning. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2023-hmz04
Teaching and Supervisions
2023 Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisor, TAL
2023 -2024 Li6 (Phonetics) Supervisor, TAL
2024 Guest Lecturer for Master’s Students, TAL
2024 Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisor, TAL
Other Professional Activities
2024 Teaching Associate in Phonetics
2024 Li1 Paper Coordinator
2022 -2024 CamPAL Organiser
2024 Incubator Fund Project: "Neural encoding of AI-generated speech prosody by L1 and L2 speakers"
2024 RAW EEG Workshop Organiser
2024 Language Learning Journal Dissertation Grant Winner
