TERTIARY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION FOR PRONUNCIATION LEARNING

Nguyen Khanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thi My Thanh, Nguyen Thi My Thanh

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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.

 

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Elsa Speak, students’ perceptions, English pronunciation learning

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v7i1.483

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