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Publication Date: 2024
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ESL Learners' Perceptions of Using High-Variability Phonetic Training (HVPT) through YouGlish to Improve Pronunciation Skills
Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, v7 n3 Article 1818 2024
This study explores ESL learners' perceptions of using high-variability phonetic training (HVPT) through YouGlish to improve pronunciation skills. Data were collected through an online questionnaire completed by 70 upper-intermediate level ESL learners and semistructured interviews with 20 learners. The collected data were analyzed statistically and thematically. The results revealed that most learners had significantly positive attitudes towards using this online tool. They reported that YouGlish assisted them in accurately learning how to pronounce words and phrases from a variety of accents, including Australian, British, and American. Additionally, while learners had positive perceptions of using HVPT and YouGlish for pronunciation improvement, they emphasized the critical role of teachers in providing explicit corrective feedback (CF) and additional clarifications. Furthermore, the participants also reported some drawbacks of YouGlish. This study offers both theoretical and pedagogical implications for language learning and teaching.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Phonetics, Pronunciation, Educational Technology, Dialects, Electronic Learning, Video Technology, Foreign Countries, Adult Learning
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