THE ROLE OF VIDEO IN TEACHING AND LEARNING PRONUNCIATION TO KURDISH EFL STUDENTS AT SALAHADDIN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL ENGLISH DEPARTMENTS

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Keywords: video, pronunciation, teaching, learning

Abstract: Speaking fluently in a second language requires good vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills. Teaching pronunciation is quite important for the development of speaking skills. In professional literature there have been a lot of attempts to integrate technology into improving the pronunciation of learners; however, only a few focus on using videos. The technique is also neglected in Kurdish contexts, Salahaddin University, Erbil included. Thus, the main aim of the presentation is to point out the efficiency of using video materials for both language teachers and learners within and beyond classroom learning and teaching environments to enhance students’ pronunciation. To collect practical data a research project has been designed. In subsequent research, a pretest-posttest will be administered to 100 first-year students at Salahaddin University, Erbil at English departments. Between the tests, all students will be taught the same material using different methods, one based on video materials, while the other – based o the traditional approach to teaching pronunciation. Finally, the results of both tests will be analyzed to indicate the impact of using video in the process of teaching and learning pronunciation.