The Effect of Shadowing Technique on Iraqi EFL University Female Students' Speech Intelligibility
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https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol21.Iss4.1182Keywords:
Intelligibility, Pronunciation instruction, Shadowing TechniqueAbstract
This study investigates the effect of the shadowing technique on the speech intelligibility of Iraqi EFL female university students. Forty second-year students from the University of Baghdad were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. Using three sentences as an instrument for measuring the intelligibility before and after treatment with specialized software, the study found statistically significant improvements in the experimental group. The results revealed linear, quadratic, and cubic trends, indicating progressive gains in intelligibility over time. The null hypothesis was rejected, confirming that shadowing has a positive impact on speech intelligibility. The study concludes with recommendations and suggestions for future research.
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