Learners’ attitudes and perspectives towards English pronunciation abilities with different religious backgrounds in Thailand

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A plethora of studies has examined EFL learners’ attitudes towards and perceptions English pronunciation, yet little been discussed about the influence religious backgrounds on one’s pronunciation abilities, especially in Thai context. This study aims to extend research area by studying Buddhist Muslim perspectives their abilities Thailand. Using a mixed-method design, it collected survey data from 60 undergraduate students (50% Buddhist, 50% Muslim) at university south An test was conducted gather students’ performances. The quantitative findings revealed that learners possessed moderate levels perceived indirect influences religion pronunciation. Although were connected, they not significant predictors actual Religion gender had no direct impact attitudes; however, frequent practices have led awareness some can an advantage pronouncing sounds, letters, or words over friends with different religion. results this also suggest there is much more be learned effects contributions among learners.

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عنوان ژورنال: Studies in English language and education

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2461-0275']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24815/siele.v10i2.27524