DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS

Trinh Ly Ngoc

DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS

April 2025

Vol-11, Issue-2

Paper ID: 26358

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

TESOL

Keywords

Shadowing technique Pronunciation improvement Listening skills Speaking fluency First-year English majors Freshman students English language learning Autonomous learning Pronunciation practice Language acquisition

Abstract

This study discusses the effectiveness of the shadowing technique in improving English pronunciation among first-year English majors. Pronunciation is essential for effective communication, yet many freshmen face challenges due to differences between English and their native language. The shadowing method—where learners listen and immediately repeat native speech—offers a practical approach to enhancing pronunciation skills. The paper highlights three key benefits: (1) developing strong listening skills as the foundation for accurate pronunciation, (2) improving speaking fluency and building confidence, and (3) providing an accessible, flexible, and cost-effective method suitable for beginners. While acknowledging certain challenges, such as the difficulty of shadowing fast speech, the study argues that these obstacles can be overcome through guided practice and appropriate material selection. Overall, shadowing is presented as a powerful tool for supporting first-year students in building clearer, more natural English pronunciation.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Trinh Ly Ngoc	Dong Nai University

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Ngoc, Trinh Ly (2025). DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), 2979-2983.

MLA Style

Ngoc, Trinh Ly. "DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, 2025, pp. 2979-2983.

IEEE Style

Trinh Ly Ngoc, "DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 2979-2983, 2025.

Vancouver Style

Ngoc Trinh Ly. DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(2):2979-2983.

Harvard Style

Ngoc, Trinh Ly (2025) 'DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), pp. 2979-2983.

Chicago Style

Ngoc, Trinh Ly. "DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025): 2979-2983.

Turabian Style

Ngoc, Trinh Ly. "DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025): 2979-2983.