THE IMPORTANCE OF PRONUNCIATION IN COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
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https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
Pronunciation Communicative Competence EFL learners Speaking skills Intelligibility Phonology English language teachingAbstract
Language plays a vital role in human communication, and pronunciation is one of the key components that ensures effective interaction among speakers. Correct pronunciation boosts intelligibility, prevents misunderstandings, and contributes to confidence and fluency in speech. The aim of this paper is to examine the importance of pronunciation in communication, its influence on listener perception and comprehension, the difficulties faced by language learners, and the consequences of pronunciation errors. The study is based on descriptive and analytical methods, using theoretical sources, linguistic studies, and examples related to pronunciation in English language learning. The findings illustrates that pronunciation significantly affects communication effectiveness, social perception, and learners’ self-confidence. The paper also reveals that factors such as first language interference, lack of pronunciation instruction, and restricted exposure to native speech create challenges in acquiring accurate pronunciation. The study concludes that pronunciation should be given greater attention in language teaching, and that regular listening practice, self-assessment, and shadowing techniques can effectively enhance learners’ pronunciation skills and communicative competence.
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