Enhancing The Freshmen' Pronunciation Of Final Sounds Using Shadowing Technique At English Department – Ufls

Abstract

How to improve language learners’ pronunciation has received tremendous attention. Therefore, a number of pronunciation learning methods have been introduced to English-majored students. Among them, the Shadowing technique allows students to practice and improve their pronunciation skills. This study aims to investigate the efficiency of applying Shadowing technique to enhance the freshmen’ pronunciation of final sounds at University of Foreign Language Studies - University of Da Nang. The study was conducted with 20 freshmen majoring in English at UFLS. The data were collected through surveys, pre-tests and post-tests; and ELSA tests with the hope to show how those students improve their pronunciation of final sounds after two weeks applying the Shadowing technique. The technique might open up a new studying strategy in learning English pronunciation.