eprintid: 5810
rev_number: 2
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/58/10
datestamp: 2023-11-09 16:17:33
lastmod: 2023-11-09 16:17:33
status_changed: 2023-11-09 16:03:56
type: article
metadata_visibility: show
creators_name: Bakar, Z.A.
creators_name: Abdullah, M.R.T.L.
title: Importance of correct pronunciation in spoken english: Dimension of second language learners' perspective
ispublished: pub
note: cited By 3
abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate how learners perceive pronunciation and its importance in spoken English. The motivation for the study is the increasing unpopularity of the aspect of pronunciation in the ESL context which has caused lack of measures in improving learners' pronunciation skill despite being quite a concern among professionals in job environments that demands intelligible spoken English. The study specifically looked into the dimensions of students' perceptions towards accurate English pronunciation. The study employed survey questionnaires as data collection tool and the data were analysed statistically using SPSS and factor analysis. Based on the findings, four dimensions emerged in their perception for the importance of correct pronunciation in spoken English: 1) their awareness towards the importance of correct pronunciation; 2) concern on its accuracy; 3) level of achievement on their performance; and 4) the affinity for the effort to improve their English pronunciation in general. Overall, the findings suggested that the respondents have clear understanding of the concern for correct pronunciation in spoken English. © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.
date: 2015
publisher: Universiti Putra Malaysia
official_url: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84958241678&partnerID=40&md5=dc1497e292b33e4660312fc710d5f5ce
full_text_status: none
publication: Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
volume: 23
number: August
pagerange: 143-158
refereed: TRUE
issn: 01287702
citation:   Bakar, Z.A. and Abdullah, M.R.T.L.  (2015) Importance of correct pronunciation in spoken english: Dimension of second language learners' perspective.  Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 23 (August).  pp. 143-158.  ISSN 01287702