One of the most difficult aspects of learning English is comprehending the pronunciation. This study attempts to explore main factors that make it difficult for Korean students to listen to the English language. The qualitative analysis based on obser...
One of the most difficult aspects of learning English is comprehending the pronunciation. This study attempts to explore main factors that make it difficult for Korean students to listen to the English language. The qualitative analysis based on observation of students who committed pronounciation errors in class is shown and compared in the full conviction that this study will make a contribution in improving their pronunciation.
Especially by giving special attention to the rules of natural pronunciation and stress of words, students can be strongly motivated to improve English so that they can communicate confidently and strengthen the ability of listening comprehension.
In this paper the language teaching method reflects recognition of the importance of Audio-lingual Method with emphasis on listening practice through audiovisual aids. And it is widely believed that communicative competence will ultimately be based on well developed listening comprehension.