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Title The Impact of CAPT on Pronunciation Accuracy: An Experimental Study of Pakistani English Language Learners

Author(s) Samina Yasmin Khattak

Abstract This study explores the effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) in improving the pronunciation accuracy of fifth-grade students at Falcon House Grammar School in Multan, Pakistan. This research included 50 students from the 2023-2024 academic session who were divided into control and experimental groups. Quasi experimental design was used for study, and purposive sampling was employed to select participants. Cambridge Online Dictionary was used as the primary reference for pronunciation, ensuring a widely accepted and standardized source for evaluation. A pretest was taken to evaluate students' pronunciation accuracy level before the CAPT treatment, then a six-week CAPT program was delivered to the experimental group. During this time period the experimental group of students carried out focused pronunciation exercises using CAPT software, whereas the control group continued to use traditional instruction, without technological enhancement. After a six week period both groups were given post tests to see if there had been any improvement in pronunciation. An analysis of test scores showed that test scores of the experimental group were exceedingly higher than those of the control group, thus suggesting that CAPT enhances pronunciation. These findings show that CAPT is a potential and practical tool to enhance English pronunciation, in Pakistani contexts of education, especially where pronunciation has normally been taught by rote learning but without any technological aid. Moreover, the study also suggests that CAPT could also be used and integrated within the broader educational policies and curricula to solve the pronunciation challenges in non native English speaking countries such as Pakistan.

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Faculty Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department English (Multan Campus)

Language English

Publication Date 2025-06-13

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