The Use of Song in Teaching English Pronunciation

Abstract

Pronunciation is one of the important aspects of language learning. The bad pronunciation will influence the understanding of the listener to grab the message. Song is one of the media that can be used to teach pronunciation. By using songs, students can learn how the word is pronounced. Thus, this paper discusses how to improve pronunciation through song on the third-grade students of SDN Cangkringan 2 by using the classroom action research method. Total of the students in this class is 21 students on the beginner level. The researchers conduct a cycle in this study, which consisted of reconnaissance, planning, enacting the plan and observing, and reflection. The result of the study showed that songs could improve students' pronunciation and confidence. Even, one of the very shy students in the class is enjoying the lessons; she can pronounce the vocabulary correctly and confidently.

Exploring the Improvement of Chinese Junior High School Students' English Capacities in Oral Speaking

“…The findings indicate that using songs significantly enhances students' pronunciation skills and boosts their confidence. Remarkably, even a timid student enjoys the lessons and demonstrates improved accuracy and confidence in pronouncing vocabulary [10]. Therefore, in Chinese junior high schools, they could imitate such practices.…”

Uso de canciones para familiarizar a los alumnos adultos con pronunciación en el aula de ESL.

“…Also, they say that English Pronunciation is unpredictable and pushes adult learners to take it seriously when pronouncing English sounds and practice it the most they can. Pronunciation through songs consists of reconnaissance, planning, enacting the plan, observing, and reflection; the study result showed that songs could improve students' pronunciation and confidence (Rais, Pranowo, & Intan, 2020). Asmaradhani et al (2018) claim that teaching pronunciation through songs requires selective material, sophisticated tools, teachers' knowledge, teacher time and devotion to work, new and entertainment activities, and a teacher's good mood.…”

“…Show them that enjoying songs' melody is an effective way of producing English sounds, and understanding the relevance of social and psychological factors to pronunciation is the bridge to icebreaking towards the fear of articulating English sounds. Rais et. al.…”