THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUTHENTIC AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION AND SPEAKING CONFIDENCE AMONG EFL LEARNERS
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EFL pronunciation, speaking confidence, authentic audio-visual materials, oral intelligibility, multimodal learning, pronunciation instructionAbstract
Pronunciation and speaking confidence remain persistent challenges for EFL learners, often limiting their communicative effectiveness despite adequate linguistic knowledge. This study investigates the effectiveness of authentic audio-visual materials in improving pronunciation accuracy and enhancing speaking confidence among undergraduate EFL learners. Forty intermediate-level participants were assigned to either an experimental group, which received six weeks of instruction using authentic audio-visual clips (interviews, podcasts, films, and vlogs), or a control group, which used textbook-based materials and scripted audio. Pre- and post-tests included recorded speaking tasks assessed for intelligibility and a self-reported speaking confidence scale. Results indicate that learners exposed to authentic materials showed notable improvements in both segmental and suprasegmental pronunciation features and reported higher levels of speaking confidence. Student reflections highlighted increased motivation, relevance of input, and enhanced listening–speaking integration. The study underscores the pedagogical value of incorporating authentic audio-visual resources in EFL classrooms and suggests practical strategies for fostering both pronunciation development and learner self-efficacy. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed.
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