This conceptual paper proposes a model of adult L2 pronunciation development that integrates explicit segmental and suprasegmental instruction, literacy training with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and technology-mediated practice. Building on empirical findings from pronunciation pedagogy, this model outlines a five-stage pathway by which explicit pronunciation instruction improves adult learners’ listening and speaking proficiency via IPA literacy development and artificial intelligence (AI)-based practice that can result in improving learners’ real-world communication. While suprasegmental features have often been prioritized in the literature, recent evidence highlights the complementary role of segmental accuracy in achieving intelligibility. The proposed model emphasizes the importance of explicit, symbol-based instruction for adult learners, who can benefit from metalinguistic awareness and autonomous practice. Although theoretical, the framework offers a foundation for future empirical research and practical curriculum design, particularly in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts, where pronunciation instruction remains underdeveloped.
목차
Abstract Introduction Theoretical Background Accent, Identity, and Listener Perception Segmental and Suprasegmental Instruction The Role of the IPA in Pronunciation Instruction Artificial Intelligence Tools and Technological Mediation Conceptual Framework Model Overview Core Constructs Causal Propositions Boundary Conditions Conclusion The Authors References
키워드
International Phonetic Alphabetpronunciation instructionsegmentalssuprasegmentalsAI-based practiceintelligibility
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.23 No.1