Pronunciation Practice with Google Translate TTS and ASR Functions.
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| Title: | Pronunciation Practice with Google Translate TTS and ASR Functions. |
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| Authors: | Niño, Ana1 (AUTHOR) ana.m.nino@manchester.ac.uk |
| Source: | CALICO Journal. 2025, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p69-93. 25p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Phonological awareness, *Language & languages, Machine translating, Speech, Spanish language |
| Abstract: | This article examines the impact of the use of Google Translate's (GT) text-to-speech and automatic speech recognition functions on the practice of pronunciation, intonation, and oral production at the beginner's level. Utilizing a self-study questionnaire, the acquisition of pronunciation, intonation, and oral production was evaluated, and students were asked about the effectiveness of this tool for the independent learning of Spanish as a foreign language. Since there are not many investigations on this topic, the results of this study are of significance and indicate that the self-directed use of GT through carefully designed learning activities for practicing a specific set of second language pronunciation features at a particular language level can aid independent practice, thus increasing students' phonetic and phonological awareness, helping perception, aiding memorization, and improving language confidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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