Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence-based pronunciation checker in learning pronunciation independently from the viewpoints of higher education students of English Education Department in IAIN Jember. The students’ (n=30) opinions were collected through a questionnaire and the results of this study demonstrated that students have a varied of conceptions about using technology of doing independent learning especially in English pronunciation. The study suggests that while students admit the effectiveness of artificial intelligence technology in learning pronunciation independently, they still believe that having a real communication, especially with natives as frequently as possible, will help their pronunciation learning faster and better.
Highlights
There are two main language competencies in language learning namely, productive and receptive language competencies
The results indicate that students prefer pronunciation learning that is integrated with technology compared with conventional learning. (Neri, Mich, Gerosa, & Giuliani, 2017) in her experiment found that pronunciation training with a computeraided system with a simple automatic speech recognition component can improve the ability of students compared to conventional pronunciation teaching. (Fathira & Utami, 2019) conducted a classroom action research to students of STIBA Persada Bunda
Tests were carried out using the one group pretest-posttest design method to determine the impact of pronunciation checker on respondents
Summary
There are two main language competencies in language learning namely, productive and receptive language competencies. Ability to speak and write or producing language output categorized as productive competencies, while ability to receive information or input categorized as receptive competencies. Speaking become the initial ability assessed and noticed when we have communication or conversation. Harmer (2007) states that the pronunciation or the way we produce words is the first noticeable thing that detected by the hearer. It is not arguable that grammar and vocabulary are important elements in language learning. Without correct pronunciation, the conversation will be impossible to be conducted in proper way. People could understand grammar mistakes, and the conversation will still go on, but not when we produce incorrect words pronunciation. The communication could go wrong and almost impossible to be understood smoothly
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