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Exploring CAPT Technology with L2 French Learners: Possibilities and Learners' Perceptions

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Abstract

The need for teachers to give personalized instructions and feedback to learners with various linguistic backgrounds could pose a challenge in the prioritization of pronunciation practice in the classroom. Hence, several studies have explored the potential of using Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) tools to provide opportunities for pronunciation practice. This paper thus focuses on beginner L2 French learners' perceptions of using a CAPT tool for pronunciation practice. Ten participants voluntarily participated in an 8-week pronunciation training module using such a system. They completed a questionnaire to assess their perceptions of CAPT technology after the intervention. Our findings depict students' active engagement in pronunciation practice on the CAPT platform, leading to a better understanding of certain segmental elements of French pronunciation after the intervention.

Keywords: Perception, L2 acquisition, Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT), French, Pronunciation

How to Cite:

Oso, O. C., & Toffoli, D. (2025). Exploring CAPT technology with L2 French learners: Possibilities and learners’ perceptions. In J. M. Levis, M. Duris, S. Sonsaat-Hegelheimer, & I. Na (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (pp. 1-12). Iowa State University, September 2024. https://doi.org/10.31274/psllt.18436