VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES PHAM THI TRANG IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION USING VIDEO DUBBING: A CLASSSROOM ACTION RESEARCH AT A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN HANOI (Cải thiện phát âm Tiếng Anh cho học sinh thông qua việc sử dung phương pháp lông tiếng video. Nghiên cứu hành động tại một trường tiểu hoc ở Hà Nội) MA MINOR PROGRAMME THESIS Field: English Teaching Methodology Code:8140231.01 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES PHAM THI TRANG IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION USING VIDEO DUBBING: A CLASSSROOM ACTION RESEARCH AT A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN HANOI (Cải thiện phát âm Tiếng Anh cho học sinh thông qua việc sử dung phương pháp lông tiếng video. Nghiên cứu hành động tại một trường tiểu hoc ở Hà Nội) MA MINOR PROGRAMME THESIS Field: English Teaching Methodology Code:8140231. Hoàng Văn Vân DECLARATION I hereby attest that this content is all mine.
To the best of my knowledge, I have taken reasonable precautions to guarantee that the work is original and does not violate any copyright laws. It hasn't been plagiarized unless and only to the degree that it has been acknowledged and cited inside the text of my work. Approved by SUPERVISOR (Signature and full name) Date:. 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following individuals whose support, guidance, and encouragement were invaluable in the completion of this thesis.
First and foremost, I am profoundly grateful to my thesis advisor, Prof. Hoang Van Van, for his unwavering support and mentorship throughout this academic journey. His expertise, invaluable insights, and continuous encouragement have been instrumental in shaping the direction of this research. I extend heartfelt thanks to the teachers for the valuable lessons as well as to the staff of the post-graduate studies faculty for their support in completion of this work.
I am indebted to post-graduate studies faculty for providing access to resources, facilities, and opportunities essential for conducting this research. Special thanks to the librarians and staff members whose assistance was invaluable in gathering the necessary literature and data. My sincere appreciation goes to my friends and classmates who provided constant support, understanding, and motivation during challenging times. Your encouragement and camaraderie made this academic pursuit more enjoyable.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to my family for their unwavering love, encouragement, and sacrifices. Their belief in me and unwavering support throughout this academic endeavor has been the cornerstone of my perseverance. Lastly, I wish to dedicate this work to the teachers as well as students at my school who enthusiastically participated in the data collection process. In fact, without their help, this thesis could not have been materialized.
This thesis would not have been possible without the contributions and support of these individuals, and for that, Iam profoundly grateful. iV ABSTRACT Harmer (2017, p. 281) characterizes pronunciation as the manner in which language sounds are articulated, including the execution of stress, utilization of pitch, and intonation to convey emotions and intentions. It is considered to be one of the most important aspects contributing to good speaking skills.
The study aims are to develop students’ pronunciation through video dubbing project and investigate the effectiveness of this project on improving students’ pronunciation. This is an action research conducted on 29 students in 4° grade from a primary school in Ha Noi, academic year 2021- 2022. This research calls for specific stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. Two cycles of action research are carried out to examine the changes after the intervention.
The instruments of this study are students’ video dubbing, teacher’s and students’ observation checklists and interview. At the end, the quantitative and qualitative data collected from participants will be analyzed and descriptively reported. The results of the students’ video dubbing, as well as the observation and interview, will be used to prove the study's findings. Findings demonstrate that the fundamental theories were perfectly appropriate for instructing in this setting, where practically all students enthusiastically participated in the project and test results after each intervention were significantly improved.
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HH ng re 11 Figure 3: English Consonant .ccccccssscsesseseeeeseecececseeseaecseneceseeeeseeseaeessasensaeeaes 12 1X CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Rationale for the study Speaking is considered an essential skill in the instruction and acquisition of English as a secondary language, being seen as a productive ability. It serves as a means to articulate our ideas and emotions verbally, particularly when communicating with individuals from other countries or cultures. According to Florez (1999), speaking involves not just understanding how to create particular elements of language like grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, but also grasping the timing, purpose, and method of using language (Fitriyani, Dewi and Nahartini, 2018).
Ayu and Ayu (2019) highlighted that among these abilities, speaking stands out as the most crucial, given the considerable student interest in learning English primarily for the purpose of effective communication in the language. Syakur (2007) identifies five essential components of speaking skills: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. When engaging in oral communication, individuals need to possess the ability to comprehend and respond to speech, as well as initiate conversations. Grammar plays a crucial role in speaking skills as it enables students to construct grammatically correct sentences during conversations.
Heaton (1988) proposes that students ought to have the capacity to modify sentence structures and distinguish between suitable and unsuitable grammatical formats. Understanding grammar also helps individuals learn the correct usage of language in both oral and written forms, contributing to their overall proficiency in the language. Vocabulary is a crucial component of effective communication, both in oral and written forms. Without an adequate vocabulary, individuals struggle to express their ideas clearly and comprehensively.
While grammar is important, vocabulary is equally essential, as it allows individuals to convey meaning and communicate effectively. Without a solid grasp of vocabulary, English learners may face difficulties in speaking and writing English accurately and fluently. Therefore, the mastery of vocabulary is essential for proper English language proficiency. Pronunciation is crucial for students to articulate language clearly during speech.
It involves the phonological aspects of language, encompassing the elements and principles that determine sound patterns in a specific language. There are two components of pronunciation: phonemes and suprasegmental features. Mispronouncing phonemes can pose challenges for speakers from different language backgrounds to understand. Based on this information, it can be concluded that pronunciation involves studying how words are produced clearly in a particular language, and it plays a vital role in facilitating understandable communication.
Conversely, fluency pertains to speaking smoothly and accurately. Numerous individuals learning a language aim to attain fluency in speech. Signs of fluency encompass speaking smoothly and swiftly with few interruptions indicating the speaker's ease without needing significant exertion. Most of the English students; however, have difficulties in pronunciation skills.
Gilakjani (2011) pointed out several potential reasons for these challenges, which encompassed factors such as accent, stress, intonation, and rhythm. Additionally, motivational levels, exposure to the language, attitude, teaching methods, age, individual personality, and the impact of one's native language were identified as contributing elements. Through monitoring the students’ learning process, the researcher identified several challenges encountered by the students during speaking exercises, these are: 1) students had problem in pronouncing sounds that are not native to their mother tongue; 2) they had some difficulties with their accent; 3) students use the wrong intonation and stress for a word; 4) students had lack of motivation and confidence when they pronounce a word. In light of the aforementioned issues, the researcher has used numerous approaches to improve students’ pronunciation as a teacher, but the outcomes have been unsatisfactory.
The significance of pronunciation in the process of learning a language has long been acknowledged by renowned scholars worldwide. According to Tench (1981), pronunciation, akin to grammar, vocabulary, and other language components, is deemed mandatory for language learners and not something optional. Certain conditions facilitate effective communication between speakers. However, if learners aspire to communicate intelligibly in a language, attaining a reasonable level of pronunciation becomes crucial.
To achieve a reasonable level of pronunciation in a language, it is necessary for speakers to possess a solid understanding of fundamental components such as sounds, syllables, and word systems. Furthermore, it is pertinent to explore the factors that influence the acquisition of these systems in a specific second language. Avery and Ehrlich (1992) contend that numerous factors come into play, with the teacher assuming a critical role. Teachers have the potential to positively impact students by providing clear objectives and attainable goals.
I myself discover that among speaking skills, pronunciation is my students’ weakness. The decision to focus on pronunciation amidst various speaking skills stems from its recognized significance in language acquisition and communication. Pronunciation plays a pivotal role as it directly influences intelligibility and effective comprehension during oral communication. Often regarded as a marker of language proficiency, clear and accurate pronunciation enhances one's ability to convey ideas and interact with others effectively.
Moreover, difficulties in pronunciation can impede successful communication even when other language skills, such as grammar and vocabulary, are proficient. Given its critical role in spoken language, investigating pronunciation in relation to other speaking skills provides valuable insights into understanding its impact on overall oral proficiency. Hence, delving into pronunciation offers a nuanced understanding of Ifs contribution to effective spoken communication, offering pathways to better language instruction and skill development.