The Effect of Explicit Pronunciation Instruction on Enlarging Listening Vocabulary Size

This study explores the effect of explicit pronunciation instruction on enlarging listening vocabulary size. 115 learners English as a foreign language were recruited and received ten-week segments four skills (reduction, elision, intrusion assimilation). How was carried out described in details pre-test post-test form Listening Vocabulary Levels Test. It found that after instruction, learners’ size displayed remarkable increase, smaller individual differences significant difference between scores two tests. Possible reasons provided for these changes. The result indicated could be an effective way to help students enlarge it might more with lower proficiency level. Pedagogical implications terms course design, teaching practices, teacher development also improve future acquisition instruction.