The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training

Authors

  • Nancy Stenson
  • Bruce Downing
  • Jan Smith
  • Karin Smith

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v9i4.5-19

Keywords:

computer-assisted language instruction, pronunciation, intonation, visual feedback, speech display, SpeechViewer, international teaching assistants (ITAs), oral proficiency tests, SPEAK test

Abstract

The IBM SpeechViewer was used in tutorial sessions within a program of training for international teaching assistants (ITAs) to examine the value of computer-based displays of speech in the teaching of pronunciation. ITAs' improvement from pre-test to post-test was not significantly greater than that shown by a control group who did not use SpeechViewer; possible explanations for lack of significance are discussed. By contrast, subjective evaluations from both ITAs and instructors indicated great enthusiasm for SpeechViewer and point to its value as a motivating tool.

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2013-01-14

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Stenson, N., Downing, B., Smith, J., & Smith, K. (2013). The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training. CALICO Journal, 9(4), 5-19. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v9i4.5-19

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