* indicates my student collaborators.
Kahng, J., & *Zhang, A. (September, 2023). Relationship between connected speech processes and utterance fluency in L1 and L2 read speech. Paper to be presented at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Purdue University, IN, USA.
Kahng, J., & Otonya, M. (July, 2021). Quantitative and qualitative analysis of changes in elicited imitation performance after study abroad. Paper presented at the 30th Conference of the European Second Language Association (EuroSLA), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Virtual).
Kahng, J. (June, 2021). Rater cognition in L2 speech rating: Influence of rater's language aptitude and their rating experience. Paper presented at the 42nd Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC), Tunisia (Virtual).
Durvasula, K., & Kahng, J. (January, 2020). Phonological acceptability is not the same as phonological grammaticality. Paper presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Society of America (LSA), New Orleans, LA, USA.
Kahng, J. (September, 2019). Predicting L2 utterance fluency: Cognitive fluency and L1 utterance fluency measures. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) 2019, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Kahng, J. (September, 2019). Relationship between rater's language aptitude and their judgments of second language speech. Paper presented at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) 2019, Flagstaff, AZ, USA.
Kahng, J. (September, 2018). Development of utterance fluency and cognitive fluency and their interrelationship. Paper presented at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) 2018, Ames, IA, USA.
Kahng, J. (March, 2018). Relationship between utterance fluency and phrasal vocabulary size. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2018, Chicago, IL. USA.
Kahng, J. (September, 2017). Relationship between utterance fluency and cognitive fluency in first and second languages. Paper presented at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) 2017, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Kahng, J. (November, 2015). Where you pause matters: Perception of second language fluency and pause location. Paper presented at the Northeastern Illinois University 6th Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, Chicago, IL, USA.
Kahng, J. (November, 2014). Utterance fluency and cognitive fluency of English language learners. Paper presented at the Northeastern Illinois University 5th Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, Chicago, IL, USA.
Kahng, J. (March, 2014). Oral fluency in second language and pause phenomena. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2014, Portland, OR, USA.
Kahng, J. (November, 2013). Relationship between L2 perceived fluency and pause phenomena: Frequency, duration, and distribution of silent pauses. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) 2013, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
Kahng, J., & Durvasula, D. (October, 2013). Allophony modulates perceptual epenthesis. Paper presented at Japanese/Korean Linguistics 23, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Kahng, J. (August, 2013). Effects of frequency, duration, and distribution of pauses on the perception of L2 oral fluency. Proposal presented at the Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) 23, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Lavolette, B., Polio, C., & Kahng, J. (June, 2013). The usefulness of computer-mediated feedback in essay revision. Paper presented at the 2013 Conference for the International Association for Language Learning Technology, Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Durvasula, K., & Kahng, J. (May, 2013). Perceptual epenthesis modulated by allophonic features. Paper presented at the 21st Manchester Phonology Meeting, Manchester, UK.
Kahng, J. (May, 2013). Investigating utterance fluency and cognitive fluency in second language speech. Paper presented at the New Sounds 2013: International Symposium on the Acquisition of Second Language Speech, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Durvasula, K., & Kahng, J. (April, 2013). Allophonic features modulate perceptual epenthesis. Paper presented at the Chicago Linguistic Society (CLS) 49, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Kahng, J. (November, 2012). How long should a pause be? Effects of cut-off points of pause length on analyzing L2 utterance fluency. Poster presented at the Workshop Fluent Speech: Combining cognitive and educational approaches, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Durvasula, K., & Kahng, J. (October, 2012). What can be an illusory vowel in perceptual epenthesis? Paper presented at Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference 22, Tokyo, Japan.
Kahng, J. (September, 2012). What is going on when L2 speakers pause: Pausing and L2 proficiency. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) 22, Poznań, Poland.
Kahng, J. (March, 2012). Quantitative and qualitative analysis of fluency in L1 and L2 speakers’ speech. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2012, Boston, MA. USA.
Kahng, J. (October, 2011). Perceptual epenthesis and epenthesis in production by advanced L2 learners. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) 2011, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Kahng, J. (August, 2011). Effects of speech style on advanced L2 learners’ production of English syllable codas. Paper presented at the 16th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA), Beijing, China.
Kahng, J. (July, 2011). Vowel epenthesis in L2 speech perception and production. Paper presented at the Asia TEFL International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Kahng, J. (October, 2010). Advanced L2 learners' production of English syllable codas: A stylistic perspective. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) 2010, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
Kahng, J. (June, 2007). The effect of repeated oral reading on Korean 3rd-6th graders’ spoken English proficiency. Paper presented at the Asia TEFL International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kahng, J. (June, 2006). Needs analysis on 6th through 9th graders' English writing. Paper presented at the Korea Association of Teachers of English (KATE) 2006 International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Kahng, J. (June, 2005). The effect of pronunciation training on Korean adults' perception and production of English vowels. Paper presented at the Korea Association of Teachers of English (KATE) International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Kahng, J. (December, 2004). Processing speech data in English education. Poster presented at the Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK) International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Kahng, J. (February, 2023). How well can you understand nonnative speech? Effects of rater’s language aptitude, major, accent familiarity and attitudes on their speech ratings. Invited presenter of Modern Languages Working Papers 20, University of Mississippi.
Kahng, J. (November, 2022). Second language fluency: Research on utterance, cognitive, and perceived fluency and pedagogical implications. Invited presenter of the Speech, Pronunciation, and Listening Interest Section (SPLIS) of TESOL Webinar.
Kahng, J. (November, 2018). Development of utterance fluency and cognitive fluency in second language. Graduate College Brown Bag Lectures, Fall 2018, University of Northern Iowa.
Kahng, J. (March, 2018). You have an MA in TESOL, what are your options now? A career in research. Pre-TESOL conference 2018 event, Northeastern Illinois University.
Kahng, J. (November, 2015). Theories and practices of teaching speaking and pronunciation. Invited talk at the Theories of Teaching English as a Second Language graduate-level course, El Centro, Northeastern Illinois University.
Lavolette, E., Kahng, J., & Choi, I. (November, 2014). Mixed media, instructor avatar, and student comfort. Conversations on Online Pedagogy and Best Practices. Michigan State University.
Kahng, J. (August, 2013). How to balance class, research, and a personal life. Panel discussion for graduate students in Second Language Studies and TESOL. SLA Tech Tools Workshop. Michigan State University.
Kahng, J. (July, 2013). Utterance fluency and cognitive fluency of L2 English speakers. Invited talk at Seoul National University (SNU), Seoul, Korea.
Kahng, J. (November, 2012). Successful language learners. Panel discussion for K-12 pre-service teachers. Michigan State University.
Kahng, J. (October, 2012). Introduction to PRAAT. Invited talk at the SLA Tech Tools Workshop. Michigan State University.
Kahng, J. (March, 2008). The theory and practice of phonics. Invited talk at the Yoon’s English Academy Teacher Training, Okcheon, Korea.
Kahng, J. (May, 2007). How to interpret statistical results. Invited talk at the English Education Research Institute Int’l, Seoul, Korea