Friday, October 28
11:35-11:55 AM
UTC
Pavillion Ballroom C

Using the Computer for Practicing Pronunciation in ESL Class

Brief Paper ID: 13970
  1. Peter Chou
    Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages

Abstract: This paper introduces the idea of using a software program called Praat to help international students practice their speaking. Praat is a program that was developed by two Dutch phoneticians that allows the user to analyze speech recordings in the computer through spectrograms. After the program is downloaded, the teacher can use this program in several different ways such as have students practice phonology by matching sounds or have the students work on pronunciation by having them record longer speech passages. Hopefully with the usage of the Praat, the ESL students will be excited about learning pronunciation, and through meaningful practice outside of the classroom, they will gain confidence when they speak.

Presider: Anne Pierce, Hampton University

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