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

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
Tags
High Variability Pronunciation Training
diphthong pronunciation
Saudi EFL learners
pronunciation assessment
YouGlish
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