AI and non-AI Tools in Teaching English Pronunciation to EFL Learners
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https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v4i5.178Keywords:
Pronunciation, AI-Based App, Non-AI-Based App, Comparative StudyAbstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of AI-based and non-AI-based apps in enhancing students’ pronunciation skills. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: an experimental group utilizing an AI-based app (ELSA Speak) and a control group using a non-AI-based app (Google Translate). Participants were tenth-grade students from a senior high school in Brebes, Indonesia. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests assessing pronunciation accuracy. Results indicated no significant difference in pronunciation scores between the two groups, with both groups demonstrating superior improvement. These findings suggest that AI-based and non-AI-based apps can be valuable tools for enhancing students’ pronunciation skills.
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