Autonomous learning of English pronunciation through vlogs: evidence from two Indonesian EFL students
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(1) * Asri Siti Fatimah
Universitas Siliwangi
Indonesia
(2) Ita Nurul Fitria Universitas Siliwangi
Indonesia
(3) Yuyus Saputra Universitas Siliwangi
Indonesia
(4) Acep Gafar Auliya Monash University
Australia
(5) Kemal Demir SBB Global Education and Consulting Company LTD
Turkey
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
The growing popularity of Vlogs, particularly on platforms like YouTube, offers avaluable medium for English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners to autonomously improve their English pronunciation outside the classroom. This study aims to describe how students enhance their English pronunciation through English language vlogs. A descriptive case study approach was utilized, involving two students majoring in English Education at a university in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through semi structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the students employed several strategies to learn English pronunciation via vlogs, including (1) memorizing word pronunciation through repetition; (2) comprehending and applying English language skills from vlogs; (3) utilizing technological tools for assisstance; and (4) engaging in English Communication with others as a means of practical application. The study concludes that students utilize a variety of strategies to improve their English pronunciation through vlogs. Applying these strategies appears to facilitate learning, and enhance their pronunciation. HIGHLIGHTS:- Repetition as a Key Strategy: Students relied on repetition to memorize and reinforce the pronunciation of new words learned through vlogs
- Technology as a Support Tool: The use of technological tools like online dictionaries and Google Translate helped students overcome pronunciation challenges and enhance their autonomous learning process.
- Social Interaction for Practice: Students applied the pronunciation skills they learned from vlogs in real-life conversations with peers to strengthen their learning through practical use.
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Syafitri, A., Asib, A., & Sumardi, S. (2018). An application of powtoon as a digital medium: Enhancing students’ pronunciation in speaking. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 5(2), 295–317. https://doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v5i2.359
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Taqwa, A., & Sandi, V. N. (2019). Students’ experiences of using vlog to learn English. Journal of Foreign Languange Teaching and Learning, 4(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.18196/ftl.4134
Thornbury, S., & Slade, D. (2006). Conversation: From description to pedagogy. Cambridge University Press.
Yin, R. K. (2003). Case study research: Design and methods. Sage.
Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (Sixth Edit, Vol. 53, Issue 5). SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1177/109634809702100108
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2024-10-01
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Siti Fatimah, A., Nurul Fitria, I., Saputra, Y., Gafar Auliya, A., & Demir, K. (2024). Autonomous learning of English pronunciation through vlogs: evidence from two Indonesian EFL students. JEES (Journal of English Educators Society), 9(2). https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v9i2.1824
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