The Importance of Pronunciation in English Language Learning

Abstract

The current study investigates the importance of pronunciation in English language learning at Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University of Mostaganem. Since the time devoted to phonetics is not enough at the level of first year which in turn led to lack of practice of pronunciation an urgent need to conduct this research to show the importance of pronunciation in adequately learning the English language. In light of this problem, the research’s aim is to highlight the crucial role of pronunciation in improving learners’ English language and in the development of English speaking skills. To achieve this aim and confirm the research hypothesis which insist on the importance of pronunciation in learning English, besides to, learners’ learning styles and strategies as well teacher student relationships, a questionnaire is administered for the teachers of phonetics and first year English LMD students; the questionnaire intends to reflect both teachers and students attitudes about the importance of pronunciation and to raise their awareness about it so as to focus on it in phonetics module; it seeks also to see whether students use learning styles and strategies or not.