Enhancing Pronunciation through Technology: The Role of Television Series and Podcasting
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Pronunciation plays a key role in effective communication and language comprehension, yet it has often been neglected in traditional language instruction. The rapid growth of digital tools has created new opportunities for improving pronunciation through multimodal and interactive methods. This paper examines the effectiveness of two technological approaches - television series and podcasting - in enhancing pronunciation and listening comprehension. Drawing on the studies of Scheffler and Baranowska (2023) and Ducate and Lomicka (2009), as well as supporting literature, the article discusses how subtitles, multimodal input, and self-monitoring technologies contribute to language development. The analysis shows that television series promote contextualized learning and pronunciation perception, while podcasting supports self-assessment and pronunciation production. The integration of both visual and auditory media is recommended for a more comprehensive and motivating language-learning experience.
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