Pronunciation Mastery Research Articles

The Influence Of Virtual Reality Learning Media On The Vocabulary And Pronunciation Mastery Of Class Vii Students In The English Subject Of An-Nisa Gumukmas Middle School Students In 2023

VR learning media in the learning process of mastering students' vocabulary and pronunciation in the long term will help them communicate better in English. This research uses a quantitative cause and effect (causalistic) research method in looking at the relationship of variables to the object under study. The population in this research in class VII children/students, An-Nisa Gumukmas Middle School, Jember, a total of 33 students. In this research, data analysis techniques used inferential statistics, Android-based Virtual Reality Learning Media on Vocabulary Mastery and Pronunciation in English Subjects for Class VII, An-Nisa Middle School Gumukmas 2023 will have a real impact on improving Vocabulary Mastery and Pronunciation skills in learning English

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-SPEAKING PERFORMANCE BY USING CAKE APPLICATION

This research aimed to describe how Cake application improves the English speaking performance of the tenth grade students at SMK Negeri 01 Mempawah Hilir. Based on the researcher’s observation, the students encountered several problems in speaking English. Most students faced problems in pronouncing words due to lack of pronunciation mastery. The students also faced difficulty to speak English fluently due to lack of confidence and afraid of making mistakes. Therefore, the researcher used Cake application to improve students’ English speaking performance. This Classroom Action Research was conducted in two cycles on the tenth grade students of Marketing Class which consisted of 31 students. The research data were collected through observation and measurement techniques by using field notes, observation checklists, and tests. In cycle I, the mean score of students’ speaking test was 75.16. Meanwhile, the percentage of classical completeness was 67% of 31 students, which did not meet the expected percentage of this research (90%). In cycle 2, the mean score of students’ speaking test increased to 83.19. The percentage of classical completeness increased to 93%, which met the expected percentage of this research (90%). The research findings show that Cake application has improved the students' English speaking performance.

The Effectiveness of Using Minimal Pairs towards Students' Pronunciation Mastery

Pronunciation is essential in communication It can avoid misunderstandings. However, many students have difficulty pronouncing English words. Students in the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah had problems with pronunciation. This research aimed to determine whether minimal pairs is effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah. This research was located at SMA Nur El in Kubang, Serang District. This research's sample comprised forty-four eleventh-grade students. This research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental with a non-equivalent (Pre-test and Post-test) control group design. The data collecting technique used testing (pre- and post-test), recording, and documenting. The data analysis technique used was statistical calculation analysis using IBM SPSS 25. The findings revealed that minimal pairs was effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah. It was demonstrated by the value of the Man Whitney-U test that showed 0.000 < 0.05 means alternative hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, this indicated that minimal pairs was effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah.

Dictionary Speech Assistant to Improve Students’ Pronunciation

Non-native students often experience difficulty to learn pronunciation which then affects their speaking ability. On the other hand, proper communication requires proper pronunciation as well. However, today’s technological advancement provides an alternative to aid pronunciation mastery, one of which is in the context of mobile-assisted language learning. This research investigated the effectiveness of Dictionary Speech Assistant in ELSA Speak Application to Improve Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 6 Semarang Pronunciation Ability. The objective of this research was to find out the result of students’ pronunciation ability before and after applying Dictionary Speech Assistant; as well as to find out whether there was any significant difference of students’ achievement in their pronunciation mastery before and after taught using this mobile application. Dictionary Speech Assistant is one of the features or tools in ELSA Speak Application. It is a pronunciation dictionary that facilitated by Automatic Speech Recognition which provides direct feedback. This research employs pre-experimental design involving 34 students as the research sample. The data was gained from pre-test and post-test. The instrument of this research were tests consisting of single-word and phrase test. Subsequently, the data was analyzed by using t-test formula in Microsoft SPSS software to find out the significant difference on students’ pronunciation ability before and after applying Dictionary Speech Assistant. The result showed that Dictionary Speech Assistant effectively improves the students’ pronunciation ability. The main factor affecting this improvement was the students’ interest in teaching learning process involving Dictionary Speech Assistant. The researchers concluded that Dictionary Speech Assistant is beneficial for students in learning pronunciation

Рекомендации для русскоязычных учащихся по совершенствованию английского произношения

<p>This article provides valuable insights and guidance for both teachers and students, with the aim of effectively enhancing Russian students' pronunciation skills. It challenges common misconceptions that often hinder the correct teaching and learning of English sounds, such as the belief that pronunciation mastery means indefinite retention, that correct pronunciation is excessive perfectionism, that phonetic symbols are unnecessary, etc. By addressing these misconceptions, the article seeks to foster a better understanding of the approach required to master the intricacies of English phonetics. This approach involves incorporating playful activities, utilizing non-verbal aids like images and gestures, implementing corrective questioning, and employing open discussions or brainstorming sessions. The goal is to encourage active participation and critical thinking among students, leading to improved phonetic skills in English language learning. Traditional resources such as phonetic charts and dictionaries with audio pronunciation are also recommended as part of this approach.</p>

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRUNO MARS SONG IN DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS ALBUM ON STUDENTS' PRONUNCIATION MASTERY

The aim of this research is to find out the effect and significant difference of bruno mars song in doo-wops & hooligans album for students' pronunciation mastery at Vocational High School Kartikatama Metro. Song is a media in the form of musical works that are suitable for teaching English, especially pronunciation. This research used quasi experimental design. The subjects of this research are the tenth grade students at Vocational High School Kartikatama Metro. The result of data analysis indicates that value of t obtained (to) is lower than value of t table (-16.482<2.074). Moreover, the second data indicates t obtained (to) is lower than value of t table (-13.657<2021). The conclusion are teaching English pronunciation using bruno mars song in doo-wops & hooligans album is effective to increase students' pronunciation mastery and gives a significant differences. Researchers hope that this research can help future researchers to conduct similar research, especially when using English songs to teach pronunciation. Future researchers must use the latest songs in conducting further research.

The effect of family background on autism spectrum disorder student's pronunciation mastery: a case study

Background: Special needs students come from many diverse and different family backgrounds. It may become a factor in special needs student learning performance. The purposes of this study are to find out how family background can affect special needs students in Pronunciation mastery and the process of special needs students in pronunciation mastery. Methods: This study is a descriptive qualitative study using the case study method with three data collections. There are interviews, observations, and documentation. It becomes a unique single case study because the object of the study is an autism spectrum disorder student who continues his study until college and has good English pronunciation. Results: The result of the study found that the most influential factor that can affect an autism spectrum disorder child’s pronunciation mastery is family motivation. The term motivation here is the desire from the parents who want to develop their skills and also motivation to develop their special needs child, in the hope that the special needs child can be Independent with their skills. Conclusion: This autism spectrum disorder student has certain unique repetitive behavior: checking an English word through google translate. He often listens to how to pronounce words correctly. Although the parents come from a low social class, they can still improve their special needs child's Pronunciation by giving a supportive educational environment.

The Effect of U-Dictionary Application Towards Students’ Pronunciation Mastery at Eleventh Grade of SMAN 3 Pandeglang in Academic Year 2021/2022

The research employs the quantitative research approach and quasi experimental method with pre-test and post-test design. It used a triangulation of data collection methods involving pre-test, treatment and post-test. The data obtained from two classes they are experiment and control class. The experimental class for this research was XI IPA 8 and the control class was XI IPA 3. Each class has 30 students, for a total sample is 60 students. The experimental class’s mean score on the pre-test was 51.33, while the control class’s mean score on the pre-test was 44.00. On the other hand, the mean score of experimental class post-test was 67.20, while the mean score of control class post-test was 59.20. Hypothesis calculating was done by using SPSS 22. The result obtained from hypothesis test is 0.00 < 0.05 it means that there is significant effect of using U-Dictionary application to students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMAN 3 Pandeglang.

The Correlation Between Students’ Pronunciation and Their Speaking Ability of the Eighth Grade in SMPN 07 Kotabumi Academic Year 2021/2022

Pronunciation is the sound of production words used by someone to communicate creates, and conveys meaning with others. It is useful for the listeners to understand a suitable flow in communication. However, when the researcher had done observation at the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 7 Kotabumi, the researcher found that some of the students have low ability in speaking ability. The purpose of this research is to investigate whether there is significant correlation between students' pronunciation mastery and their speaking ability of the eighth grade in SMP N 7 Kotabumi academic year 2021/2022. The population in this research was eight classes of the eighth grade in SMPN 07 Kotabumi which consist of 256 students. The instrument used to collect the data of pronunciation mastery and speaking ability were an oral test. After collected data, it was analyzed by pearson product moment, and the results of statistical data analysis of this research was robserved > rtable (32) (0.05) or 0,923 > 0,349, and tobserved is greater than ttable (32-2) (0.05) or 13.108> 1.694, this indicate that there is significant correlation between students' pronunciation mastery and their speaking ability of the eighth grade in SMP N 7 Kotabumi academic year 2021/2022.

Increasing Students’ Pronunciation Mastery Through Spelling Words Strategy

This study aimed to improve students’ mastery of pronunciation through words spelling strategies in the fourth grade of SD Inpres Mappu in Mamuju. This research was a classroom action research (CAR) conducted in two cycles, namely, cycle one and cycle 2. Each cycle was carried out four times. There are four steps in this research; planning, action, observation, and reflection. The data in this study used quantitative (test) as the primary data and qualitative (field notes, recording, and documentation) as supporting data. The subjects in this study were 15 students in grade IV SD Inpres Mappu in Mamuju. The results showed that the use of the Words Spelling Strategy succeeded in improving the pronunciation master of the fourth-grade students of SD Inpres Mappu. It can be seen from the increased percentage of student learning outcomes from cycle I to cycle II, with an average value of 83.6. Therefore, it can be conducted that using the Words Spelling Strategy can improve student learning outcomes in mastering pronunciation.

FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS` PRONUNCIATION MASTERY AT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT

The research is aimed at finding out the dominant factors influencing students` pronunciation mastery at English department of STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat. This research is using qualitative research method. Total of participants are 10 English students in academic year 2020/2021 at English Department of STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat who are getting the best mark in pronunciation class. Sample of the research was selected by using purposive sampling thecnique. The instrument used is interview. The purpose of the interview is to get the real arguments about factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery. This research revealed that motivation is the dominant factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery. Most of the students were motivated to increase their pronunciation because they were motivated by native speakers-watching the western or English movies and songs. Besides, they also argued that they wanted to go to overseas so, they should produce the word with correctly pronounced to avoid misunderstanding for both speakers. Based on the data obtained, it can be stated that motivation is the dominant factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery in academic year 2020/2021 at English Department of STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat.

Pengaruh Tekhnik Drama Voice Terhadap Penguasaan Pronunciation Pada Mahasiswa Semester Satu Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Mathla’ul Anwar Banten Tahun Akademik 2019/2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate the the influence of drama voice techniques towards students’ pronunciation mastery in the first grade students of English Education Faculty at University of Mathla’ul Anwar Banten academic years 2019/2020 which was located on Jl. Raya Labuan KM. 23, Saketi, Pandeglang, Banten, Indonesia 42273. The population of this study was 10 students and the sample was 10 students. This study is carried out to find out whether there is a significant influence of drama voice techniques towards students’ pronunciation mastery. This research used a quantitative true experimental approach using Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. In this research there are two variables, they are independent variable and dependent variable. The independent variable is Drama Voice Technique (X), and then the dependent variable is Pronunciation Mastery (Y). In collecting the data, the instrument used in this research is test. The form of the test is oral and written (multiple choice) test. The hypothesis analysis used analysis of t-test. In analysing the hypothesis this research used SPSS statistics 22. Finding of this study showed that a significant influence of drama voice techniques towards students’ pronunciation mastery. It could be seen that signification value (p-value) = 0.003 < α = 0.05, so H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. On the other word, there is a significant influence of drama voice techniques towards students’ pronunciation mastery. Based on the result above, the researcher concluded that pronunciation is one of the elements in English. Teaching English using Drama Voice technique gave positive contribution especially on improving Pronunciation mastery

Indonesian EFL Students’ Difficulties in Recognizing English Letters

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the difficulties of Indonesian undergraduate students in recognizing English letters at one public Islamic higher education institution in Jambi Province, Indonesia as the basis for designing pronunciation teaching strategies for English lecturers. Using a qualitative methodology that attempts to investigate and understand human issues in a particular group (Harrison et al., 2017), 4 participants were interviewed. through semi-structured interview questions. The interviews were analyzed and compared along four dimensions of EFL English pronunciation mastery factors: motivation, attitude, first language pronunciation interference, and phonetic ability. The findings of this study provide evidence for lecturers on the importance of introducing pronunciation class in the English study program in the earlier years of study to improve students' English pronunciation ability. Implication and limitation of research are provided.

THE INFLUENCE OF ONLINE CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY TOWARD STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY MASTERY

Dictionary has become one important tool for learning a foreign language. Many kinds of dictionaries can be used for students who want to learn a foreign language. An online dictionary is one of the technologies that can be used for learning a foreign language. Nowadays in the digital era, students can use it through internet networking. Thus, this study discusses the influence of the online Cambridge dictionary on students' pronunciation and vocabulary of students at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI). Subjects of the research were 25 students who take Academic Writing subject majoring in English Education study program. Data were then analyzed by using descriptive analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, the student was given a questionnaire and interview related to an alternative reference in technology for learning vocabulary and pronunciation especially online Cambridge dictionary. As a result of this study, the online Cambridge dictionary influences student pronunciation and vocabulary in terms of pronunciation mastery and vocabulary enrichment. It is suggested that the online Cambridge dictionary can be an alternative solution to solve the problem of pronunciation and vocabulary mastery.

THE EFFECT OF USING TONGUE TWISTER TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION MASTERY

This study aimed to find out whether using Tongue Twister to Improve Students’ Pronunciation Mastery at the Tenth Grade Students of SMA Swasta Melati Binjai In Academic Year 2019/2020. In this study, used Tongue Twister as the independent variable (X) and students’ pronunciation mastery as the dependent variable (Y), with the hypothesis: using Tongue Twister significantly affects students’ pronunciation mastery of the 2019/2020 tenth grade students of SMA Swasta Melati Binjai Senior High School. The population of this study was the 2019/2020 tenth grade students of SMA Swasta Melati Binjai Senior High School. Which consisted of 62 students. The sample was taken by using cluster random sampling, that consist of 62 students. Then, the sample was divided into two groups, the group taught by using Tongue Twister was as the experimental group and the group taught without Tongue Twister was as the control group. The writer used speaking test as the instrument of collecting data. The data was analyzed by using t-test formula. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the value of t-observed (t0) was higher than the value of t-table, (t-observed = 18.08 > t-table = 1.671). Therefore, the hypothesis proposed by the writer was accepted. In the other words, using Tongue Twister significantly affects the students’ pronunciation mastery of the 2019/2020 tenth grade students at SMA Swasta Melati Binjai Senior HighSchool.

ANALISIS PENYAJIAN SOAL LATIHAN PELAFALAN BAHASA MANDARIN DALAM BUKU ELEMENTARY COMPREHENSIVE COURSE I

Pronunciation is the entrance to speaking skills. The presentation of structured and planned teaching materials will greatly help language learners in mastering pronunciation techniques. There are many textbooks that provide creative and interesting pronunciation practice questions, but they do not pay attention to the importance of regularity and the correct stages of presentation.The Elementary Comprehensive Course I (???????? (I) F?zh?n Hàny? Ch?jí Z?nghé (I) textbook) is one of the books published by the PRC which is also widely used by Mandarin students in Indonesia. In the book series for the beginner level there are similarities in layout, namely pronunciation practice questions, new vocabulary lists, texts / discourses, practice questions to strengthen understanding of texts / discourses. The focus of this research is on the part of pronunciation practice questions. In it, there are various forms of practice questions aimed at strengthening pronunciation mastery, but many users of this book still complain about the difficulty of mastering Mandarin pronunciation. What is the reason? This study will describe the questions contained in the Elementary Comprehensive Course I textbook, then identify the accuracy in the presentation of existing practice questions, based on the principles of presenting the practice questions from ??? (Zhào J?nmíng).

THE UTILIZATION OF ENDE BEACH TOURISM OBJECTS AS A LEARNING RESOURCE IN IMPROVING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AT ENGLISH LOVER COMMUNITY (ELC) ENDE

A positive natural environment can have positive implications for improving one's English language skills. The analysis of the situation faced by the partners was the minimum mastery of English basic skills, which resulted in a very low level of confidence in using English. This Community Service activity aims to improve the English skills of activity partners who are members of the English Lover Community (ELC) Ende through the use of Ende Beach tourism objects as a source of learning inspiration. The method of community service activities is to carry out mentoring through several stages of organizing and mentoring techniques including interviews, pre-tests, interactive lectures, questions and answers, contextual learning, discussions, drilling, demonstrations and post-tests. This activity had a positive impact on improving the English language skills of Ende's English Lover Community (ELC) participants. English proficiency in this case is an increase in vocabulary and pronunciation mastery of Ende's English Lover Community (ELC) participants both in quantity and quality. In addition, it also has positive implications for the ability to compose learned vocabulary into English sentences and re-express sentences that have been strung into good and correct English pronunciation, as well as an increase in the ability to compose English sentences into short paragraphs and the ability to read these compiled paragraphs with correct English pronunciation and intonation. The improvement in these skills can be seen from the increasing in the average score of pre-test (60.33%) to post-test (81.33%)

Optimization of Computer Aided English Pronunciation Teaching System Based on Speech Signal Processing Technology

After the development of speech signal processing technology has matured, various language learning tools have begun to emerge. The speech signal processing technology has many functions, such as standard tape reading, making audio aids, synthesizing speech, and performing speech evaluation. Therefore, the adoption of speech signal processing technology in English pronunciation teaching can meet different teaching needs. Voice signal processing technology can present teaching information in different forms, and promote multi-form communication between teachers and students, and between students and students. This will help stimulate students' interest in learning English and improve the overall teaching level of English pronunciation. This research first investigates and studies the current level of English pronunciation mastery. After combining the relevant principles of speech signal processing technology, it puts forward the areas that need to be optimized in the design of the English pronunciation teaching system. Through the demand analysis and function analysis of the system, this research uses speech signal processing technology to extract the characteristics of the speech signal---Mel Frequency Cepstrum Coefficient (MFCC), The system's speech signal preprocessing, speech signal feature extraction and dynamic time warping (DTW) recognition algorithms are optimized. At the same time, this research combines multimedia teaching resources such as text, pronunciation video and excellent courses to study the realization process of each function of the system.

USING COOPERATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING IN IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION ACCURACY AND FLUENCY

This research aimed to find the improvement of the students’ Pronunciation Accuracy and Fluency by using Cooperative Language Learning at Akademi Bahasa Asing Balikpapan at Third Semester Students in Balikpapan East Kalimantan in the 2018/2019 Academic Year. Cooperative Language Learning was used in a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research had been conducted in two cycles, each cycle consist of four meetings. It employed Pronunciation test as instrument. A number of research subjects were 37 students in third semester. The instruments were test and observation. The research findings showed that Cooperative Language Learning could improve the students’ Pronunciation mastery from cycle I to cycle II. The students’ achievement from D-Test to cycle I was 12.50%, and after finishing cycle II the students’ achievement became 16.27%. Based on the research findings, the researcher concludes that Cooperative Language Learning gave a significant contribution in learning process of Pronunciation accuracy and fluency

ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXT: STUDENTS’ VOICE

English pronunciation mastery is required by English as a foreign language (EFL) students. However, it seems difficult due to several reasons including the differences in producing the English letter comparing with the students’ native language. This study aims to identify the EFL students' voice in learning English pronunciation. A descriptive method was applied involving a group of 22 students from the English education program at STKIP Kusuma Negara, Jakarta, Indonesia as a subject of the research. The data of this study were obtained from an observation, a questionnaire, and a semi-structured interview. The results of this study indicate that all respondent realizes the importance of English pronunciation mastery. In addition, they found many challenges in pronunciation learning such as lack of English pronunciation ability, the influence of students’ mother tongue in producing the English words, uninterested pronunciation learning process, and low motivation in practicing to pronounce the English words. It is important for the English instructors to develop the strategy in delivering English pronunciation lessons based on students’ background including their characteristics as the EFL students.