Perceptions of Efl Learners On The Application of Reading Aloud Technique in Learning Pronunciation

Abstract

The objective of the research is to describe the EFL learners’ perceptions on the application of Reading Aloud Technique in teaching pronunciation. This research was conducted using qualitative research design. The subjects of the research were 5 students of batch 2018 of English Education Study Program who were selected randomly. In collecting the data, the researcher conducted and collected open-ended responses to questions in an online questionnaire. Due to that, the researcher also conducted an in depth semi-structured interview with informants consisting of students. Referring to the results of the interview and qualitative data analyses, it was found that EFL learners have positive perceptions about the application of Reading Aloud Technique in teaching pronunciation. The students perceive that the application of Reading Aloud Technique is good and important. In addition, most of the EFL learners’ answers on the interview, for items that require their perceptions on Reading Aloud Technique, are in SA (Strongly Agree) and A (Agree) answers. Moreover, the EFL learners also respond that they might be good learners if they use Reading Aloud Technique in the pronunciation learning.