Investigating EFL Learners’ Pronunciation Learning Experience Using ELSA Speak Application

Yulmania, Salsabila (2024) Investigating EFL Learners’ Pronunciation Learning Experience Using ELSA Speak Application. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN. K. H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

Pronunciation is one of the important aspects of English that requires lifelong learning. language is dynamic and continues to develop as new words and phrases. When EFL learners encounter new words, phrases, and accents throughout their lives, they need to learn to adapt their pronunciation through practice, exposure, and continuous refinement. The existence of applications that provide sound modeling by native speakers, interactive exercises, and direct feedback, thus supporting learners to develop pronunciation skills. One application option that can be used as a medium for learning English is the ELSA speak application. ELSA utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and speech recognition to help improve and perfect English pronunciation. This study aims to examine students' positive and negative experiences in learning pronunciation using the ELSA Speak application, and to describe how the ELSA Speak application supports EFL learners' pronunciation skills through the pronunciation aspects taught. This study uses a qualitative method with a narrative inquiry approach. Participants in this study were 4 EFL learners. Data collection in this study used self-reflection sheets and semi-structured interviews, which were then analyzed using thematic analysis from the results of the study. The results showed that EFL learners had a positive impression of the ELSA Speak application such as a flexible learning schedule, the availability of direct feedback, and the availability of animations that can direct how to pronounce correctly. However, EFL learners also face obstacles in using the ELSA Speak application such as limited access to learning, the ELSA system which sometimes cannot detect the user's voice, and also the need for a stable internet connection to access the application. In addition, ELSA Speak provides special learning related to pronunciation aspects such as vowels, consonants, word stress and intonation. This can support EFL learners' pronunciation skills to be more developed. This study indicates that the use of the ELSA Speak application can be the right choice for learners to be used as a medium for learning English. Keywords: Pronounciation, Learning Experience, ELSA Speak Application.

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