STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF INTONATION IN ENGLISH ON CONVEYING THE MEANING OF SPEECH IN COMMUNICATION

Authors

  • Nguyen Hoang Duong School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Tran Thi Mai Tram School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Bui Thi Kim Oanh School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Bach Hop School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Le Thao Vy School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejfl.v6i4.4572

Keywords:

students’ perception, influence, intonation, English, communication

Abstract

In communication, intonation plays an important role in conveying the meaning of a speech. In this article, we study students' perception of the influence of intonation in conveying the meaning of speech in communication to propose solutions to help students overcome intonation errors when communicating, as well as, help teachers have appropriate intonation teaching methods. Our data and analysis are based on research documents, surveys, and in-depth interviews with students. According to the study results, most students are well aware of the importance of intonation and of the factors affecting intonation, and they are also aware of the causes of intonation errors. However, students do not apply their knowledge of intonation to speech, they stop at the cognitive level. The study indicates that students often make intonation mistakes in Tag-question, Wh-question, and Imperative sentence in communication.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Nguyen Hoang Duong, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam

    Nguyen Hoang Duong is a student at Can Tho University, Vietnam. His research interests include foreign cultures and speaking skills.

  • Tran Thi Mai Tram, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam

    Tran Thi Mai Tram is a student at Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests include speaking skills and foreign cultures.

  • Bui Thi Kim Oanh, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam
    Bui Thi Kim Oanh is a student at Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests include communication skills, academic writing skills, and intonation.
  • Nguyen Bach Hop, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam

    Nguyen Bach Hop is a student at Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests include phonetic, and speaking skills.

  • Le Thao Vy, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam

    Le Thao Vy is a student at Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests include speaking skills, writing skills, and foreign cultures.

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2022-11-26

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