Students’ perceptions about English songs in learning pronunciation among superior basic education students at a public institution in Loja, school year 2023-2024
Pronunciation plays a key role in the mastery of English language because mispronouncing words might lead to misunderstandings. The purpose of this study is to explore the students’ perceptions about the use of English songs for learning pronunciation among superior basic education at a public insti...
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| Format: | bachelorThesis |
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2024
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| Accés en línia: | https://dspace.unl.edu.ec/jspui/handle/123456789/31529 |
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Afegir etiqueta | Sumari: | Pronunciation plays a key role in the mastery of English language because mispronouncing words might lead to misunderstandings. The purpose of this study is to explore the students’ perceptions about the use of English songs for learning pronunciation among superior basic education at a public institution in Loja, school year 2023-2024. A mixed method was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and an explanatory sequential design. Data were collected using questionnaires and a semi-structured interview. The instruments were implemented in a two-phrase process: first the quantitative data were gathered and then the qualitative data. These instruments were applied to tenth graders, who were sixty-six students between fourteen to fifteen years old. For the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used respectively. The findings showed that songs are considered an effective method for improving pronunciation, making pronunciation practice more motivating and interesting despite its irregular use in classroom. The study concludes that there is a high level of acceptance and a positive perception towards using English songs to learn pronunciation. It recommends the integration of English songs into their regular teaching practices. Key words: Students’ perceptions, pronunciation learning, English songs, EFL teaching. |
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