Exploring Speech-Recognition Technology on English Pronunciation Skills: A Qualitative Study in Eleventh Grade of SMAI Miftahul Ulum

Authors

  • Moh. Hidayatulllah Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong, Indonesia
  • Zainuddin Zainuddin Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong, Indonesia
  • Beny Hamdani Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v12i1.15230

Keywords:

Speech Recognition Technology, English Pronunciation, Regional Accents

Abstract

This study explores the use of speech-recognition technology to improve English pronunciation among eleventh-grade students at Miftahul Ulum Islamic Senior High School. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Thematic analysis revealed five key findings: (1) improved segmental pronunciation accuracy, (2) increased student motivation and engagement, (3) challenges with accent recognition, (4) limited support for fluency and natural speech, and (5) a need for more personalized feedback. While the technology effectively corrected individual pronunciation errors and boosted learners’ confidence, its limitations in recognizing regional accents and supporting sentence-level fluency suggest the need for a more integrated instructional approach. The study recommends using speech-recognition tools as supplementary aids, combined with communicative activities such as group discussions or role-play. These findings offer important insights into technology-enhanced language learning in the Indonesian EFL context and highlight the need for more adaptive, linguistically inclusive speech-recognition systems.

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2025-06-26

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Hidayatulllah, M., Zainuddin, Z., & Hamdani, B. (2025). Exploring Speech-Recognition Technology on English Pronunciation Skills: A Qualitative Study in Eleventh Grade of SMAI Miftahul Ulum. Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP, 12(1), 242–250. https://doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v12i1.15230

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