Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) to Improve Pronunciation in the Students of Professional Courses -- A Study

Abstract

This study seeks to assess the efficacy of technology enabled learning (TEL) to teach pronunciation to undergraduate students pursuing first year Engineering programme using 'Pronunciation Power' software in the English Language Communication Skills Lab (ELCS). The students were exposed to supra segmental features of the language through authentic tasks such as inspirational speeches, interviews, debates etc. Interestingly the findings revealed that TEL helped the students improve their accent, intonation and style of speaking better than the teacher given inputs. The performance of the students has been examined using the speech analysis software in addition to the assessment of oral presentations made by the students in the ELCS Lab.