Use of voice recordings in the improvement of pronunciation

Pronunciation is an important component of the oral skills necessary for effective communication in a second language. The present study aims to determine how the use of voice recordings to improve pronunciation among English learners in a public secondary school in Canton Pichincha, Province of Manabí. This study was carried out through a mixed methodology, combining qualitative and qualitative approaches. The study sample was 30 second-year high school students who attended regularly during the period 2023-2024 and four English teachers. The research instruments included a Pre-Test and Post-test, based on a rubric and an interview. Quantitative data analysis was conducted through the IBM SPSS statistical platform, applying the Wilcoxon test. The most significant results indicate improvements in the pronunciation of English learners after the educational intervention using voice recordings through WhatsApp. These improvements were reflected in participants’ knowledge, perceptions, and motivation to use voice recordings. Furthermore, it concludes that the incorporation of voice recordings in the practice of English classes positively influences the pronunciation of English students, leading to a reduction in the number of errors made in each session. The study contributes to future research related to the use of technological tools to improve students’ pronunciation.