English Elocution: Students' Perceptions of Elsa Speak
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This study wants to see the perception of English education students of Bengkulu University in using the Elsa Speak application as an AI-based English pronunciation learning medium. For this reason, this study uses the quantitative research method to obtain data results that can be generalized by researchers using structured surveys and disseminating them to English language education students who have used the Elsa Speak application in their learning process. This survey will see how effectively the app helps improve pronunciation skills, how easy it is to use, and how it provides motivation and engagement levels. The results of the analysis revealed that in general students have a very positive perception of this application in all aspects. The study also found significant perceptual differences based on students' English proficiency levels, suggesting the need for adaptive learning experiences in language applications. The study contributes to students' understanding of technology-assisted language learning and highlights the potential for applications like Elsa Speak to improve English elocution, particularly in pronunciation.
Keywords: Elsa Speak, English pronunciation, language learning technology, student perceptions, AI-based learning
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