As is known, language learners' success largely results from their own efforts in regular and appropriate practice, and good pronunciation is no exception. However, learners may lack chances for practicing pronunciation, which seems to be a very popular problem in English classes in Vietnam. One effective approach which helps provide learners with opportunities for practicing English pronunciation is the use of home reading aloud activities (Nona Awalul Layli, 2016; Dyna Ariyani, Rismaya Marbun, Dwi Riyanti, 2013, amongst others). The objectives of this study therefore were to (i) find out how effective home reading aloud activities were in improving the local high school students' English pronunciation; (ii) uncover the ways to properly instruct, guide and accompany the local students in conducting home reading aloud activities and provide them with the constant feedback and support they need even though they practice these activities at home. Using the design of Classroom Action Research, this study was conducted among a group of 1,000 high school students at three different high schools in 3 districts of Yen Bai province. It followed the steps of reconnaissance, planning, action and observation, reflection, and data analysis. The data were obtained through interviews, observation, checklists, fieldnotes, and tests. The findings of the research demonstrate that home reading aloud activities benefit the local students' English learning in different ways, including improvement in their pronunciation. Thus, this kind of activities is hoped to be more widely used by English teachers along the country, following the procedures recommended through our study.
As is known, language learners' success largely results from their own efforts in regular and appropriate practice, and good pronunciation is no exception. However, learners may lack chances for practicing pronunciation, which seems to be a very popular problem in English classes in Vietnam. One effective approach which helps provide learners with opportunities for practicing English pronunciation is the use of home reading aloud activities (Nona Awalul Layli, 2016; Dyna Ariyani, Rismaya Marbun, Dwi Riyanti, 2013, amongst others). The objectives of this study therefore were to (i) find out how effective home reading aloud activities were in improving the local high school students' English pronunciation; (ii) uncover the ways to properly instruct, guide and accompany the local students in conducting home reading aloud activities and provide them with the constant feedback and support they need even though they practice these activities at home. Using the design of Classroom Action Research, this study was conducted among a group of 1,000 high school students at three different high schools in 3 districts of Yen Bai province. It followed the steps of reconnaissance, planning, action and observation, reflection, and data analysis. The data were obtained through interviews, observation, checklists, fieldnotes, and tests. The findings of the research demonstrate that home reading aloud activities benefit the local students' English learning in different ways, including improvement in their pronunciation. Thus, this kind of activities is hoped to be more widely used by English teachers along the country, following the procedures recommended through our study.
Poster No.122 (Meeting Hall No.2) VietTESOL International Convention 2022 convention@viettesol.org.vnTechnical Issues?
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