Linguistics and Languages

Exploring the effects of modality and variability on EFL learners’ pronunciation of English diphthongs: a student perspective on HVPT implementation

A. Almusharraf, A. Aljasser, et al.

Discover how High Variability Pronunciation Training (HVPT) impacts the pronunciation accuracy of English diphthongs among Saudi EFL learners. This study, conducted by Asma Almusharraf, Amal Aljasser, Hassan Saleh Mahdi, Haifa Al-Nofaie, and Elham Ghobain, reveals that both high and low variability training significantly enhance pronunciation skills, with low variability without captions leading the way in performance. Explore the promising results!

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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of High Variability Pronunciation Training (HVPT) with and without captions on the accuracy of English diphthong pronunciations among Saudi EFL learners. 56 undergraduate EFL learners participated, undergoing HV and LV pronunciation training. Assessments included pre-tests, post-tests, generalization tests, and delayed tests, along with a survey on perceptions of YouGlish. Findings indicate that both HV and LV improved pronunciation, with LV without captions yielding the highest scores. Students had positive perceptions of YouGlish.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jan 01, 2024

Authors

Asma Almusharraf, Amal Aljasser, Hassan Saleh Mahdi, Haifa Al-Nofaie, Elham Ghobain

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