ERIC Number: EJ1250462
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 11
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Improving the Thai Students' Ability in English Pronunciation through Mobile Application
Wongsuriya, Penkhae
Educational Research and Reviews, v15 n4 p175-185 Apr 2020
Accurate and clear pronunciation is one of the most desirable features to achieve a successful communication. However, in Thailand, the pronunciation seems to be neglected in most skills. Mostly, students were forced to learn grammar and structure only. Consequently, Thai students, especially in a remote area where English native speakers were insufficient, were found unable to pronounce English words correctly. To provide chances for students in a remote area, this paper aims to examine English pronunciation by students in a remote area and to evaluate the students' performance in English pronunciation using Google translate mobile application. The 24 university students who experience the learning incorporated mobile application were selected by a selected purposive sampling process. The pre and post-pronunciation tests were obtained, together with, semi-structured interviews. The finding indicated that all students' pronunciation was significantly improved. All students revealed that mobile application helped them improve their pronunciation ability, even the one who has limited English pronunciation ability.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Pronunciation, Second Language Instruction, College Students, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Program Effectiveness, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Rural Areas, Vowels, Suprasegmentals, Intonation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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