Enhancing Students’ British Accent Proficiency:
The Impact of Language Translator Devices
Rajeswari M1, Rathina Prabhu A2
1Research Scholar, (Reg. no.: 241112702075), Department of English, St. John’s College, Palayamkottai, (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. pradeepjosy1@gmail.com
2Assistant Professor, Department of English, St. John’s College, Palayamkottai, (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. holymarbles@gmail.com
| Received: December 16, 2024 | Accepted: January 15, 2025 | Published Online: March 10, 2025 |
Abstract
This study explores the impact of language translator devices on students’ mastery of British accent. Accent mastery has become a critical skill with the increasing global importance of English proficiency, particularly in professional and academic settings. Language translator devices, which offer real-time translations and pronunciation guides, have the potential to enhance students’ ability to adapt and refine their British accent accurately. The study utilized a pre-experimental research design, specifically a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. A sample of 30 students from class IX C was selected using a cluster random sampling method. Data collection was conducted through pre-test and post-test assessments, revealing that students’ performance in the pre-test was lower than their post- test results. In addition, the effect size score (3.34) denoted that using these devices significantly improves pronunciation and helps students internalize the phonetic patterns of British English.
Additionally, the study explores the challenges and limitations associated with technology for accent acquisition. This research contributes to the growing field of technology-assisted language learning and offers valuable insights for educators and students seeking to improve accent proficiency in English.
Keywords: British, Accent, Language Translator, Pronunciation
