A Study on the Effect of Pronunciation Learning Using STT Technology on Learners’ Pronunication Anxiety: A Case of French University Students Majoring in Korean Language
STT 기술을 활용한 발음 학습이 학습자의 발음 불안에 미치는 영향 연구 - 프랑스 대학 한국어 전공 학습자의 사례 -
Résumé
This study investigates the effect of learning pronunciation with Speech-to-Text (STT) technology on KFL learners’ pronunciation anxiety. Using STT technology in a KFL speaking class significantly reduced beginner learners’ pronunciation anxiety. Specifically, anxiety related to speaking Korean in the classroom environment was greatly reduced, but anxiety related to peer comparison or communication with native Korean speakers was relatively less affected. Surveys and interviews with learners indicated that they had positive perceptions of the use of STT technology, particularly in terms of the visualisation of pronunciation errors. However, a number of limitations of the STT technology used in the study were noted, such as its inability to correctly identify non-native speakers’ incorrect but intelligble pronunciations or to replace feedback from native speakers.