USING VIDEOS ON TIKTOK TO ENHANCE ENGLISH MAJORS’ PRONUNCIATION AT A UNIVERSITY IN THAI NGUYEN PROVINCE

Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu, Nguyen Thi Hong Minh

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This study aims to explore the effectiveness of using the TikTok app, particularly its Duet feature, to enhance English pronunciation among second-year English major students at the School of Foreign Languages, Thai Nguyen University. The focus is on improving two key aspects of pronunciation: ending sounds and word stress. A group of 32 students participated in the study over a 12-week period, during which they engaged in weekly pronunciation activities by creating TikTok Duet videos based on model recordings provided by the instructor. Feedback from both peers and the instructor was given through the app’s comment feature. To evaluate the impact of this approach, data were collected through pre- and post-tests, weekly error tracking records, and semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that TikTok not only supports measurable improvements in pronunciation accuracy but also promotes learner engagement, motivation, and autonomy. Moreover, the use of a familiar and interactive platform like TikTok is expected to reduce learner anxiety and encourage more consistent practice outside the classroom. Based on these outcomes, the study has offered practical implications for integrating social media into English pronunciation instruction in similar educational contexts.

 

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TikTok; duet feature; pronunciation; student engagement; word stress

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