Enhancing Mandarin speakers’ English pronunciation through AI-powered speech recognition technology
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https://doi.org/10.36505/ExLing-2024/15/0015/000640Keywords:
AI-powered speech recognition, pronunciation improvement, Mandarin speakers of English, Quantitative data analysis, phonetic trainingAbstract
This study examines the effectiveness of “Reading Progress”, an AI-powered speech recognition tool in Microsoft Teams, in enhancing the pronunciation and speaking skills of Mandarin speakers of English. The study aimed to determine how targeted reading practice could improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence. Quantitative data from pre- and post-tests showed significant increases in pronunciation accuracy, with participants improving their articulation of challenging words and phrases common in job interviews. Errors with vowel sounds, consonant dropping, and simplifying consonant clusters were notably reduced. This study highlights the potential of AISRT in phonetic training for non-native speakers through personalized feedback
and adaptive learning strategies
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