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IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK MECHANISMS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING:
A FOCUS ON PRONUNCIATION CORRECTION IN ADULTS ESL CLASSES
Normamatova Nilufar Sherzod qizi,
Student of the Navoiy State University
Ma`mura Gulyamovna Burxanova
Supervisor
Abstract:
Pronunciation plays an important role in oral communication, but it is one of the
most challenging aspects of second language learning, especially for adult ESL (English as a
Second Language) learners. Effective feedback mechanisms can help learners develop
accurate pronunciation and intelligible speaking skills. This article reviews various feedback
strategies that can help improve pronunciation, including precision correction, recasting,
meta-linguistic feedback, and self-monitoring techniques. It also discusses the use of speech
recognition software and artificial intelligence-based pronunciation apps that provide real-
time, personalized correction.
The results of the study show that the combination of the lecturer is significantly
increases the phonetic accuracy of students. This article emphasizes how important it is when
they provide practical recommendations for language teachers, especially the timely, timely
and constructive focusing on developing pronunciation.
Keywords:
Pronunciation correction, ESL learners, feedback mechanisms, explicit correction,
speech recognition, metalinguistic feedback, adult language learning.
Аннотация:
Произношение играет важную роль в устной коммуникации, но оно
является одним из самых сложных аспектов изучения второго языка, особенно для
взрослых учащихся ESL (английский как второй язык). Эффективные механизмы
обратной связи могут помочь учащимся развить точное произношение и разборчивые
речевые навыки. В данной статье рассматриваются различные стратегии обратной
связи, которые могут способствовать улучшению произношения, включая точную
коррекцию, переформулирование, метаязыковую обратную связь и техники
самоконтроля. Также обсуждается использование программ распознавания речи и
приложений на базе искусственного интеллекта для произношения, которые
обеспечивают персонализированную коррекцию в реальном времени.
Результаты исследования показывают, что сочетание различных методов
преподавателя значительно повышает фонетическую точность студентов. В статье
подчеркивается важность того, чтобы преподаватели давали практические
рекомендации, особенно своевременную и конструктивную обратную связь, с
акцентом на развитие произношения
.
Ключевые слова:
Коррекция произношения, учащиеся ESL, механизмы обратной
связи, явная коррекция, распознавание речи, металингвистическая обратная связь,
обучение языку взрослых.
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Annotatsiya:
Talaffuz og‘zaki muloqotda muhim rol o‘ynaydi, biroq bu ikkinchi tilni
o‘rganishda, ayniqsa kattalar uchun mo‘ljallangan ESL (Ingliz tili ikkinchi til sifatida)
o‘rganuvchilari uchun eng murakkab jihatlardan biridir. Samarali fikr-mulohaza
mexanizmlari o‘rganuvchilarga aniq talaffuz va tushunarli so‘zlashuv ko‘nikmalarini
shakllantirishga yordam berishi mumkin. Ushbu maqolada talaffuzni yaxshilashga xizmat
qiladigan turli fikr-mulohaza strategiyalari, jumladan aniqlik bilan tuzatish, qayta aytish
(recasting), metatilshiy fikr-mulohaza va o‘z-o‘zini nazorat qilish texnikalari ko‘rib chiqiladi.
Shuningdek, maqolada nutqni tanib olish dasturlari va sun’iy intellekt asosidagi talaffuz
ilovalari orqali real vaqt rejimida, shaxsga mos tuzatishlar berilishi haqida ham so‘z yuritiladi.
Tadqiqot natijalari shuni ko‘rsatadiki, o‘qituvchining turli yondashuvlarni
uyg‘unlashtirib qo‘llashi talabalar talaffuzining fonetik aniqligini sezilarli darajada oshiradi.
Ushbu maqolada til o‘qituvchilari uchun amaliy tavsiyalar beriladi va ayniqsa talaffuzni
rivojlantirishda o‘z vaqtida va konstruktiv fikr-mulohazaning muhimligi ta’kidlanadi.
Kalit so‘zlar:
Talaffuzni tuzatish, ESL o‘rganuvchilari, fikr bildirish mexanizmlari, aniq
tuzatish, nutqni aniqlash, metalingvistik fikr bildirish, kattalar til o‘rganishi.
Pronunciation is an important component of language proficiency, affecting not only
language learning but also social adaptation
. Poor pronunciation can cause communication
problems even for students with good grammar and vocabulary knowledge
. However,
pronunciation instruction is one of the areas that receives less attention in ESL classes than
other language skills
.
The Role of Feedback in Pronunciation Learning
Feedback plays an important role in language learning because it informs learners
about their mistakes and helps them correct them
. Research shows that specific and direct
feedback can be particularly helpful for adult ESL learners
. The following are some of the
types of feedback commonly used in pronunciation teaching:
Direct correction
: The teacher directly points out the student's pronunciation error and
suggests the correct form. This method has been shown to be effective in increasing
awareness of pronunciation errors
Recast
: The teacher rephrases the student’s mispronounced word or phrase in the correct
form. While this technique is helpful, some studies have shown that students sometimes do
not notice such corrections
.
1
Derwing & Munro,2015
2
Gilakjani,2016
3
Fraser,2000
4
Saito&Lyster,2012
5
Lyster &Ranta,1997
6
Ellis,2009
7
Ammar& Spada,2006
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Metalinguistic feedback
: The teacher provides linguistic explanations for phonetic
errors, which helps students understand pronunciation rules
.
Self-monitoring and peer feedback
: Students’ ability to assess their own pronunciation
or provide feedback to each other develops independent learning and self-correction skills.
Pronunciation Correction Using Technology
In recent years, technological advances have introduced new tools for pronunciation
correction. Speech recognition software, AI-powered mobile applications, and interactive
pronunciation coaches provide students with real-time feedback.
Research shows that technology-based feedback is more effective when used in
conjunction with traditional teacher-led correction . For example, mobile applications such as
ELSA Speak
and
SpeechAce
use AI to identify and correct students’ pronunciation errors,
which increases the opportunity for independent practice.
Challenges in Implementing Feedback Mechanisms
There are some challenges in providing effective feedback. For example, some students
may
have
difficulty
accepting
direct
corrections
and
this
may
cause
anxiety in them
. In addition, there may not be enough time during the lesson for
the
teacher to provide individual feedback to each student. The effectiveness of
feedback also depends on the student’s level, motivation, and willingness to self-correct
.
The main factors that affect the effectiveness of feedback are:
1. Psychological resistance of students
Some adult students feel uncomfortable receiving correction in person or in public. This
reduces their participation, reduces their motivation, and leads to a fear of expressing
themselves freely . Pronunciation errors can be a source of personal embarrassment,
especially when they feel that their pronunciation is related to their personality or cultural
identity.
2. Lack of teacher skills and knowledge
Not all teachers have sufficient knowledge and experience in teaching pronunciation or
phonetic analysis. In this case, they may not know how to effectively provide feedback,
especially how to identify and explain phonological errors
.
8
Saito & Lyster,2012
9
Horwitz,Horwitz & Cope,1986
10
Derwing &Munro,2015
11
Fraser ,2000
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3. Limited lesson time
Many language classes have limited time, which makes it difficult to provide individual
feedback to each student. Teachers are forced to spend more time on vocabulary and
grammar, which results in insufficient attention to pronunciation.
4. Lack of attention or low priority to pronunciation
Some students may have little need or interest in correcting pronunciation. They may
consider pronunciation unimportant or think that they are clear. This makes feedback
ineffective because the student does not take it seriously.
5. Misunderstanding of feedback
Especially because of complex phonetic terms or poorly delivered explanations, the
student may misunderstand the feedback. In this case, the error is not corrected, but confusion
arises.
6. Cultural Differences
Students from different cultural backgrounds may perceive feedback differently. In some
cultures, it is considered impolite to criticize or point out mistakes, which requires caution
when giving feedback.
7. Limited access to technological tools
While technological approaches are effective, not all students always have access to the
internet, smartphones, or specialized apps. This creates challenges in the equitable
distribution of digital feedback tools.
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