What are the Main Factors that Contribute to ELLs' Pronunciation?

Xiao, Haiying

dc.contributor.author	Xiao, Haiying
dc.date.accessioned	2020-04-17T15:10:27Z
dc.date.accessioned	2020-06-22T14:27:38Z
dc.date.available	2020-04-17T15:10:27Z
dc.date.available	2020-06-22T14:27:38Z
dc.date.issued	2019-05
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/235
dc.description.abstract	Pronunciation is viewed as a difficult part in the English learning process of ELLs. This study aimed at exploring the factors that influence the pronunciation of ELLs. In this qualitative research, oral interview was a method for data collection. The sample of the study contained of 7 international students with age ranges between 18-25 from a State University in Western New York. The students were asked questions regarding their pronunciation difficulties. The results produced three general themes: personal reflection, difficulties and bias. Also, this study uncovered the implication of students’ pronunciation problems towards the teaching and learning of English. The findings of this study have implications for administrators, ESL educators and students.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	State University of New York at Fredonia	en_US
dc.rights	Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States	*
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/	*
dc.subject	International education.	en_US
dc.subject	English language--Study and teaching.	en_US
dc.subject	College students--Attitudes.	en_US
dc.title	What are the Main Factors that Contribute to ELLs' Pronunciation?	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
refterms.dateFOA	2020-06-22T14:27:38Z
dc.description.institution	SUNY at Fredonia