Journal of English Language Studies
Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Available Online in March 2023

The Embodied Work of Multimodality in Teaching English Pronunciation of Consonants Unavailable in Indonesian Language

Kusrin Kusrin (Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Evi Karlina Ambarwati (Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Indah Purnama Dewi (Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Mar 2023

Abstract

Multimodal learning environment has been facilitating teachers to present information-rich in technical words and symbols in picture-print as well as picture-spoken words materials to non-native learners. Indeed, many laboratory and experiment conditions have investigated the positive effect of multimodality to pronunciation learning but little is known about applying it in teaching English consonants that are unavailable in Indonesian language.  This naturalistic case study explored the experience of five pre-service English teachers when learning English consonants unavailable in Indonesian language, i.e., /ð/; /Ɵ/; /ʃ/; and /ʒ/. The data were collected by means of students’ reflective journals and interview. Findings suggest that the participants utilized the picture-word materials to understand the consonants’ phonetic symbols. The picture-spoken words materials facilitate students’ sound production practices. Last, the students’ motivation to acquire intelligibility and comprehensibility is shaped by their identity as pre-service English teachers believe that their correct pronunciation reflects their professional competence and improve their confidence.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JELS

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Studies is a registered journal with p-ISSN 2527-7022 and e-ISSN: 2541-5131. This journal is formally published twice annually – every March and September. It covers articles in the fields of English education (EFL/ESL), linguistics, and ...