ENHANCING PRONUNCIATION SKILLS IN EFL STUDENTS THROUGH THE ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION
Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of the ELSA Speak application in improving the pronunciation skills of EFL students. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the study compared the pronunciation skills of students using ELSA Speak with those using the U-Dictionary application. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, and analyzed using paired sample t-tests. The researcher employed a paired sample t-test to determine if there was a statistically significant disparity between the pre-test and post-test scores of students' pronunciation abilities following the utilization of the ELSA Speak App in the experimental class and u-dictionary in the control class. The results indicate that students using ELSA Speak showed significant improvement in pronunciation skills compared to those using U-Dictionary. These findings suggest that ELSA Speak is an effective tool for enhancing pronunciation skills in EFL contexts, providing valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers.
Keywords: graphic novels; comprehension; reading; values
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