The Effect of Software Instruction on EFL Students Pronunciation Skills

Abstract

The main purpose of the research aims to explore the effectiveness of students using software to learn English pronunciation skills in particular. Nowadays, English has become a bridge of communication around the world. Whether in work or society, good language skills can further expand social and communicative abilities. In recent years, the ability to communicate in English has been regarded as an important part of life, and many channels and methods have been used in learning to improve English ability, using software to learn independently, and learning easily without pressure. The researcher in this study adopted MyET, a professional listening and speaking training software, to explore the impact on students' English pronunciation. MyET can score oral ability, analyze and provide diagnosis toward pronunciation, intonation, fluency, etc. MyET allows students to learn English on the one hand, and on the other hand, students can continue to learn independently when they are out of the classroom. In order to better understand the effect of MyET on students’ English pronunciation, SPSS was conducted through pre- and post-test results to achieve statistical analysis. The result reflects that our assumption is established that software instructions employed in authentic classroom improves students’ willingness and effectiveness in English learning.