Effects of Pronunciation Training Using Automatic Speech Recognition on Pronunciation Accuracy of Korean English Language Learners

Autor/inn/en	Dillon, Thomas; Wells, Donald
Titel	Effects of Pronunciation Training Using Automatic Speech Recognition on Pronunciation Accuracy of Korean English Language Learners
Quelle	In: English Teaching, 78 (2023) 1, S.3-23 (21 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1017-7108
Schlagwörter	Pronunciation; English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; English Language Learners; Foreign Countries; Training; Automation; Computer Software; College Students; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Program Effectiveness; Feedback (Response); Accuracy; Error Patterns; South Korea + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aussprache; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Ausland; Ausbildung; Collegestudent; Telekommunikationstechnik; Fehlertyp; Korea; Republik
Abstract	This study examined effects of pronunciation training using automatic speech recognition technology on common pronunciation errors of Korean English learners. Participants were divided into two groups. One group was given instruction and training about the use of automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice. The other group was not given such instruction or training as a control group. A pre- and post-test experimental design was used. The treatment period was four weeks. Participants who were taught about using automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice showed small but significant improvements in pronunciation accuracy than those who did not. In addition, automatic speech recognition was found to assist in the diagnostic evaluation of common pronunciation errors, although it did not produce statistically significant improvements. Participants responded positively to the use of automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice and testing, although there remain some concerns over technical aspects of the test. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Korea Association of Teachers of English. 6105 English Education Department, Chinju National University of Education, 369beon-gil 3, Jinyangho-ro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, 52673, Republic of Korea. Tel: +82-42-629-7381; Fax: +82-42-629-7320; e-mail: katejournal29@gmail.com; Web site: http://journal.kate.or.kr/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01