APPLYING TRANSCRIPT 1.23 IN IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ WEAK PRONUNCIATION AND CONNECTED SPEECH

Abstract: This true experimental research is mainly aimed at investigating the effectiveness of using Computer-assisted Pronunciation Teaching (CAPT) application software Transcript 1.23 in teaching English pronunciation of weak forms and connected speech. The data used to measure the effectiveness of the application of CAPT software in the treatment is collected from participants’ oral performance in the form of voice records. The pre-test and pos-test data from the participants is analysed and compared to measure the effect of the given treatment. The result of the research shows a strong effect of the application of the software to improve the quality of the participants’ pronunciation of weak forms and connected speech. The effectiveness of the software application in the treatment is categorised as strong according to the criteria developed by Cohen.
Key Words: Effectiveness, CAPT, Transcript 1.23, Weak Pronunciation, Connected Speech
Penulis: Azman, Sudarsono, Clarry Sada
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd160447

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