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The Effectiveness of Songs as a Phonology-Based English Pronunciation Teaching Tool Simanjuntak, Praja Hartama; Sihaloho, Juli Hartati; Limbong, Natalina; Bloner Sinurat
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of English songs as a phonology-based tool for teaching pronunciation to EFL learners. The research employed an experimental approach involving intermediate-level students in real classroom settings. Songs were integrated into pronunciation lessons to observe their impact on learners' phonological development, including segmental features (vowels and consonants) and suprasegmental features (intonation, stress, and rhythm). The results showed that students who were taught using English pop songs demonstrated notable improvements in their pronunciation accuracy, listening comprehension, and motivation to learn. The melodic and repetitive nature of songs helped reinforce sound patterns, making pronunciation practice more enjoyable and memorable. These findings support the use of music as an innovative pedagogical strategy in English language classrooms, promoting not only phonological competence but also a more engaging and confidence-building learning environment.
Phonological Awareness on Students’ Pronunciation Accuracy in English Sihombing, Jannicolas Elsamnuari; Sihaloho, Laura Sesilia; Sianipar, Sry Ucy Uly; Bloner Sinurat
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

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This study aims to examine the influence of phonological awareness on the pronunciation accuracy of non-native English learners, with a specific focus on both segmental and suprasegmental features. Employing a library reasearch design. The investigation explored common pronunciation challenges related to vowel sounds particularly pure vowels and diphthongs as well as word stress and rhythm patterns. The findings indicate that students frequently struggle with distinguishing vowel length, producing diphthong glides, and placing stress on the correct syllables. These pronunciation difficulties are largely influenced by the phonological system of their first language, Bahasa Indonesia, which does not contain equivalent phonemic contrasts or prosodic features. As a result, these challenges negatively affect the intelligibility and fluency of their spoken English. The study supports the theory of interlanguage phonology, highlighting how learners construct an intermediate sound system based on both L1 and L2 influences.
Co-Authors Adelia Sidabutar Agnes Corint Sembiring Ambarita, Mei Isabella Amos Frans Abdial Tarigan Angelica Tessalonica Napitupulu Anjelina Sihombing, Bonita Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Aryani, Novia Audina, Nia Baehaqi Bangun Munte Berlien, Richard Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Berthony Manalu, David Betharia Gracias Simorangkir Carolina Pakpahan Cindy Patricia Manurung Damanik, Esrayani Dameria Purba Dewi Sri Lumbantobing Dumaris E Silalahi Dumaris, Atri Dumayanti Sihombing, Sabar E. Silalahi, Dumaris Elia Simanjuntak Eny Rein Sihombing Gultom, Destri Yani Puspita Sari Hargiani, Fransisca Xaveria Herman . Hesti Fera Sinaga Hutahaean, David Togi Immanuel Simbolon Indah Rumondang Manik Indira, Indira Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Jesica Sandrina Lumbantobing Jonathan Hartodes Purba Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry, Julyanthry Junita Batubara, Junita Kristina Sinaga, Yanti Lamria Purba Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Limbong, Natalina Lingga, Rajamin Keposan Lumbantobing, Nessa Tri Fanny Malau, Nova Anggriyani Manalu, David Berthony Manalu, Kristin Permata Sari Manurung, Rolan Manurung, Sri Maneni Marbun, Elisa May Yolanda Marbun, Yanty Maria Rosmauli Marnala Pangaribuan Martha Indriani Samosir Mega Triana Melda Veby Ristella Munthe Munawwaroh, Wardah Mungkap Mangapul Siahaan Nanda Saputra Nenni Triana Sinaga Novita Forena Simanungkalit Oktavia Derma Gultom Pakpahan, Surya Ningsih Palti Hansd Togi Maruhum Simanjuntak Panjaitan, Anita PANJAITAN, MUKTAR B Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Dameria Purba, Desmantha Purba, Igna Mariana Purba, Indra Pranata PURBA, LYDIA Purba, Ridwin Putri, Khairina Melani Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rajagukguk, Mutiara Rambe, Kartina Rahmadhani Rodia Mestina Simare mare Rosma Simangunsong Rumapea, Elina Lulu Ruth Monika Simanjuntak Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing Sanggam Siahaan Saputra, Nanda Semaria Eva Elita Girsang Sembiring, Yena Jorena sherly sherly Sherly Sherly Shinta Dwiana Sirait Siadari, Ribka Angelita Siagian, Claudya Benesa Sianipar, Sry Ucy Uly Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita Sihaloho, Angel Lamtama Sihaloho, Juli Hartati Sihaloho, Laura Sesilia Sihombing, Jannicolas Elsamnuari Sihombing, Karmila Sihombing, Marino Silaban, Gabriella Clarisa Silalahi, Dumaris Elseria SILALAHI, TIODORA FERMISKA Silitonga, Njuah Moenda Sari Simamora, Rianita Simanjuntak, Praja Hartama Simanjuntak, Yeni Lestari Simatupang, Sudung Simbolon, Dony Wira Simbolon, Putri Amelia Sirait, Eka Uchi Monica Siregar, Ravika Sitanggang, Anita Sitanggang, Juni Artha Sitinjak, Gloria Sitinjak, Lasmaria Tiodora Silviana Sitompul, Delfia Magdalena Sitompul, Okta Jagardo Situmeang, Siska Anggita Situmorang, Dwira May Situmorang, Gracela Emylia Syamsiar, Syamsiar Syazwina, Zahfira Tampubolon, Novemty Tannuary, Arwin Teguh Satria Amin, Teguh Satria Tengku Riza Zarzani N Thamrin Daulat Dorianus Simanjuntak Tiarma Intan Marpaung Triana, Devi Tumpal Manahara Siahaan Usman Sidabutar Wanti Sugesti Simbolon Widya Ambarita Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yanti, Alya Dwi Yesi Rela Saogo Yohanna Tampubolon