TERTIARY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION FOR PRONUNCIATION LEARNING

Authors

  • Nguyen Khanh Ngoc Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi My Thanh Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi My Thanh Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v7i1.483

Keywords:

Elsa Speak, students’ perceptions, English pronunciation learning

Abstract

In the context of Industry 4.0, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English language education is increasingly prevalent. Notably, the proliferation of English language applications, exemplified by the Elsa Speak Application, underscores the noteworthy advancements in pedagogical tools for English instruction. This study aims to scrutinize the perspectives of non-specialized students within the High-quality program at Can Tho University (CTU), investigating their encounters with learning English pronunciation through the application of Elsa Speak. The research employed a structured questionnaire distributed to a cohort of 180 students. The outcomes reveal a predominantly positive reception among students regarding the process of acquiring pronunciation skills through the Elsa Speak Application. Significantly, the application contributes to an augmented grasp of pronunciation, development of English language proficiency, and overall enhancements in learning outcomes. This exploration provides insights into the efficacy of the Elsa Speak Application in fostering positive educational experiences for non-specialized students, thereby contributing valuable data to the discourse on the integration of AI in language education within the Industry 4.0 paradigm.

 

Author Biographies

  • Nguyen Khanh Ngoc, Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Ms. Nguyen Khanh Ngoc has been an EFL lecturer at Can Tho University since 2011. She is primarily interested in Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Teaching and Technology, and Language Autonomy. She can be reached at nkngoc@ctu.edu.vn.

  • Nguyen Thi My Thanh, Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Miss Nguyen Thi My Thanh is an undergraduate student majoring in English Studies in the High-Quality Program of the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests are Innovations in Classroom Practice, Language Assessment, and Intercultural Communication.

  • Nguyen Thi My Thanh, Department of General English and ESP, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Miss Nguyen Thi My Thanh is an undergraduate student majoring in English Studies in the High-Quality Program of the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her research interests are Innovations in Classroom Practice, Language Assessment, and Intercultural Communication.

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Published

2023-12-28

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

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