Abstract

Delivering presentations in English is challenging without clear pronunciation. Especially for non-native English-speaking students, a weak understanding of pronunciation might lead to difficulties in pronouncing words and complex sentences. Clear pronunciation is essential for effective communication in classroom presentations. This study investigates common pronunciation mistakes made by English Language Education Program (ELESP) students in their classroom language use. ELESP students are prepared to be future educators; therefore, possessing good pronunciation skills is pivotal. There are two main concerns:  1) What are the most frequent pronunciation mistakes?; 2) Is there a correlation between specific sound categories (e.g., vowels, consonants, blends) and the frequency of pronunciation errors made by ELESP students? By analyzing video recordings of teaching performances, the research aims to identify frequently occurring pronunciation errors and explore potential causes. It enables future educators to gain valuable insights into the nature and causes of pronunciation errors among ELESP students. This knowledge can then be used to develop more effective teaching strategies and improve the overall pronunciation skills of future English language educators.

Keywords: ELESP, errors, pronunciation, sounds, students