USING TECHNICAL AIDS IN TEACHING THE PHONETIC SYSTEM OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Keywords:
technical aids, phonetics, foreign language teaching, pronunciation, CAPT, multimedia, language laboratory, phonemic awarenessAbstract
This paper examines the role of technical aids in teaching the phonetic system of a foreign language (FL). Modern educational technologies — including language laboratories, computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) software, audio-visual tools, and multimedia platforms — have fundamentally transformed the way learners acquire phonological competence. The study analyses theoretical frameworks and practical classroom observations to demonstrate that systematic integration of technical aids enhances learners' phonemic awareness, suprasegmental mastery, and overall oral communicative competence. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for EFL/ESL instructors are discussed in the conclusion.
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