The mother tongue influences the pronunciation of freshmen majoring in english at the industrial university of ho chi minh city graduation thesis faculty of foreign languages

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY FACUTTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES  GRADUATION THESIS STUDENT NAME: DO THI MY NU ID NUMBER: 17030691 CLASS CODE: DHAV 13B COHORT: 2017 - 2021 SUPERVISOR NAME: DINH THI HOA, M.A HCM,06/2021 MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY FACUTTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES  GRADUATION THESIS STUDENT NAME: DO THI MY NU ID NUMBER: 17030691 CLASS CODE: DHAV 13B COHORT: 2017 - 2021 SUPERVISOR NAME: DINH THI HOA, M.A HCM,06/2021 MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - - Student name : ĐỖ THỊ MỸ NỮ…………………………………………… ID Number : 17030691…………………………………………… Class Code : DHAV13B…………………………………………… Cohort : 2017 - 2021 Supervisor Name : ĐINH THỊ HOA, M.A.…………………………………………… Student’s declaration: I declare that this graduation report is entirely my own work and does not involve in plagiarism or collusion It also has not been accepted as part of a submission to another purpose else where I accept heavy penalty for any cheating or plagiarism Date submitted : 20/06/2021 Signed : ……………………… Word count :……8183 words TITLE: THE MOTHER TONGUE INFLUENCES THE PRONUNCIATION OF FRESHMEN MAJORING IN ENGLISH AT THE INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY ABSTRACT The ultimate objective of any language student is to be able to speak English fluently It is becoming increasingly important for people who major in English Speaking is the most important of the four skills at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city because it is used so frequently in everyday life However, after studying at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city and connecting with many individuals from many locations who came here to study, the researchers discovered that most students have difficulties learning to speak, and it has become a frightening subject for them since their pronunciation abilities are poor Their pronunciation is riddled with faults, some of which are impacted by the place in which they live, especially freshmen Therefore, this study aimed to find out how the mother tongue influences the pronunciation of freshmen majoring in English at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city The quantitative method was used in this research paper, and various tools, including questionnaires, were used The participants in this study were 100 students The findings clearly show that consonants, linking sounds, word stress, and intonation are some of the most important mother tongue factors influencing pronunciation skills Devise strategies to counteract the impact of the mother tongue and improve pronunciation skills Finally, the researchers hope that this study will be beneficial to both teachers and students when it comes to teaching and learning a foreign language, particularly English Keywords: Mother’s tongue, Pronunciation, The factors that influence students' English pronunciation in their mother tongue ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the process of completing this research paper, I have received a great deal of help, guidance and encouragement from my teacher and friends First and foremost, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisor, Ms Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A, who has given me advice on how to shape my studies and has always been eager and willing to provide me with valuable advice, helpful comments, and corrections to my research paper This project would not have been possible without the help of my adorable friends, Tran Thi Hong Ngoc and Vo Thi Kim Ngan They are my university classmates who I have known for four years They are a close friend and collaborator who has been with me since the start of the research process Until the completion of the research, we will always cooperate and support each other During that process, we encountered many difficulties, but in order for our years of college to not be meaningless, we tried and this effort was completely meaningful when we completed the research paper together Next, I would like to thank my family for giving me a good knowledge base so that I can step into the university gate, which I have always dreamed of since I was a kid And now after I have finished this research paper, I am considered to have achieved half of my goal, thanks to my family for always being there for me, helping me, and supporting me to achieve my goals In brief, I want to thank all the people who gave me the power to overcome obstacles and let me get to the final step of graduation TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rationale 1.2 Research ojectives 1.3 Research question 1.4 Scope of the study CHAPTER II: LITTERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Definitions of key terms: 2.1.1 Mother’s tongue 2.1.2 Pronunciation: 2.1.3 The factors that influence students' English pronunciation in their mother tongue: 2.2 Results of previous studies: 2.2.1 The research “ A Study of Mother Tongue Interference in Pronunciation of College English Learning in China” was carried out by Jianping Luo ( 2014) 2.2.2 The research “ Does Mother Tongue Affect the English Pronunciation?” was conducted by Bobby Pramjit Singh Dhillon ( 2016) 2.2.3: The research “ Mother tongue influence on language English learning” was carried out by Sudesh Sharma ( 2015) 2.2.4 The research “ The influence of mother tongue in speaking English of the third semester students of English education study program of stain palangkaraya” was conducted by Saptia Pahrina ( 2014) 2.2.5 The research “ Mother Tongue Affecting the English Vowel Pronounciation of Batak Toba Adults” was carried out by Ambalagin Melly Siska Suryani ( 2018) 2.2.6 The research “ Problem in English pronunciation of freshmen at English faculty of Thuong Mai University and some suggested solutions” was conducted by Hoang Minh Giang ( 2019) 10 2.2.7 The research “ Negative Transfer of Mother Tongue in English” was conducted by Yanan Zhao ( 2019) 10 2.2.8 The research “ The effects of mother tongue-based multilingual education on the english literacy of children in silang, Philippines” was conducted by Sheri Catalbas Namanya ( 2017) 11 2.2.9 The research “The influence of mother tongue on learning a foreign language in the kingdom of Bahrain” was conducted by Yasir Iqbal ( 2016) 11 2.2.10 The research “The influence of mother tongue and gender on the acquisition of English The case of Afrikaans in Windhoek schools, NamibiaThe influence of mother tongue and gender on the acquisition of English The case of Afrikaans in Windhoek schools, Namibia” was conducted by Jacolynn van Wyk and Maria Louise Mostert ( 2016) 11 2.2.11 The research “ The interference of the mother tongue in the first year students’ english pronunciation at Thai Nguyen university of technology” was conducted by Hoang Thi Them ( 2014) 12 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH DESIGN 13 3.1 Research site/context: 14 3.2 Participants: 14 3.3 Research methodology and research methods 14 3.4 Procedures 16 3.5 Data analysis 16 CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 17 4.1 Research Findings 18 4.1.1 General information 18 4.1.2 Mother tongue affecting pronunciation skill by English major freshmen at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city 22 4.1.3: Methods and strategies to improve the influence of mother tongue on pronunciation skills: 25 4.2 Research Discussion 27 4.2.1 The real state of learning pronunciation skills by English major freshmen at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city 27 4.2.2 Mother tongue factors affecting pronunciation skills: 27 4.2.3 The strategies in learning pronunciation skills 28 4.2.4 Recommendation 28 CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION 30 5.1 Synthesis of the research 31 5.2 Suggest solution for improving pronunciation skill 31 5.2.1: Attempt the "voice parody" approach 31 5.2.2: Record while speaking 32 5.2.3: Twists of the tongue 32 5.3 Suggestion for the further study 32 REFERENCES 34 APPENDICES 36 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Number of years students have been studying English……………………………………… 18 Figure 4.2: Do you think that pronunciation is neccessary for yourself? 19 Figure 4.3: Where are you from? ( region) 20 Figure 4.4: How you think about pronunciation skills? 21 Figure 4.5: How often you have problems in pronunciation skills? 22 Figure 4.6: Do you believe your mother tongue influences your pronunciation? 23 Figure 4.7: Mother tongue factors affecting pronunciation skills 23 Figure 4.8: How much time you spend for practicing pronunciation a day? 25 Figure 4.9: How you self-practice your pronunciation? 26 Introdu the research the paper is paper is well ction topic justified justified 10 Research Research Research Research Research questions (5) questions are not questions are questions are questions are successfully defined coherently and scientifically clearly defined meaningful and defined challenging 15 Literature The literature is The literature The literature The literature Review defined in an is linked with is linked with is intricately unclear the research research topic linked with manner topic The key the research concepts topic and related to the appropriately 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however, a few inconsistencies Item/ Weight Rubrics for Oral Presentation (10%) Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Organizational structure present but unclear with underdeveloped introduction, body and conclusion Transitions are awkward Organizational structure present clearly with introduction, body and conclusion A few transitions Appropriate organizational pattern used and easy to follow with developed introduction, understandable body part and satisfying conclusion Main points are smoothly connected with transitions Performance (3) Very little gestures or eye contact Monotone voice or insufficient volume Reading of notes only Speech is often unintelligible Adequate use of gestures, eye contact, language, and voice Limited oral fillers and nonverbal distractions Uses a wide range of pronunciation features Time management (10minutes) (2) No regard for time constraints six or seven minutes above or below the allotted time Little gestures or eye contact Monotone voice or insufficient volume Little poise Heavy reliance on notes Abundant oral fillers and nonverbal distractions Mispronunciatio ns are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener Presentation given within four or five minutes above or below the allotted time Content (3) Presentation given within two or three minutes above or below the allotted time Exemplary 10 Organizational pattern is compelling and moves audience through speech with ease Introduction draws in the audience and conclusion is satisfying Main points are clearly made and smoothly connected with transitions Effective use of gestures, eye contact, vivid language, and voice to add interest to speech Poised with use of notes for reference only No oral fillers and nonverbal distractions Clear pronunciation Presentation given within time constraints (from 9-11 minutes) Questions response (2) Unable to respond many questions Most questions are responded competently Nearly all questions are responded knowledgably and respectively All questions are responded knowledgably and respectively Rubrics for Supervisor’s Appraisal (10%) Item/ Weight Unsatisfactory Communic ation skill (2) Punctuality (2) Continuous improveme nt (6) Developing Satisfactory Exemplary 10 Students show a weak communication skill in meetings with the supervisor and group members Students show an adequate communication skill in meetings with the supervisor and group members Students show a good communication skill in meetings with the supervisor and group members Students show a very good communication skill in meetings with the supervisor and group members Students are always late in meetings with the supervisor Students are sometimes late in meetings with the supervisor Students are usually punctual in meetings with the supervisor Students are always punctual in meetings with the supervisor Students show an unwilling attitude towards assigned work, complete work late often and make no reference from the supervisor Students show a positive attitude towards assigned work, complete work late sometimes and can make a relevant reference from the supervisor Students show a positive attitude towards assigned work, complete work on time or make alternative arrangement and make a good reference from the supervisor Students show a willing attitude towards assigned work, complete work on time or make alternative arrangement and make a good reference from the supervisor Rubrics for Teamwork (10%) Rubrics for Supervisor’s Appraisal (5%) Rubrics for Peer Evaluation (5%) Rubrics for Supervisor’s Appraisal (5%) Student’s name: Do Thi My Nu Student code: 17030691 _ Item/ Weight Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory A procedure for Group Planning & Decision There is no planning & planning & making decisions decision-making is established by process, decisions the group, but it are made by is not clear individuals and/or it focuses on individuals The group does not establish roles Roles & Distribution for each member and/or the workload is unequally distributed Meeting Minutes The group establishes informal roles for each member The workload could be distributed more equally Scheduled meetings Scheduled minutes are rarely meetings minutes A clear procedure for planning & making decisions in research work is informally established by all members of the group The group establishes clear and formal roles for each member and distributes the workload equally Exemplary 10 A clear procedure for planning & making decisions in research work is formally established by all members of the group The group establishes and documents clear and formal roles for each member and distributes the workload equally Scheduled Scheduled meetings minutes meetings minutes recorded, and the are often recorded, are usually are always efforts are and the recorded and the recorded and the scattered contribution of contribution of contribution of each team each team members each team members are NOT are identified members are identified identified Rubrics for Teamwork (10%) Rubrics for Peer Evaluation (5%) Name of member: Do Thi My Nu _ Item/ Weight Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Collects information when Does not collect prodded; tries to any relevant Contribution offer some ideas, information; no to the team but not well useful suggestions project developed, and not to address team's clearly expressed, needs; to meet team's needs; Does not perform assigned tasks; often misses meetings and, when present, Taking does not have responsibility anything constructive to say; relies on others to the work; Rarely listens to, shares with, and Working with supports the others efforts of others; often uses inappropriate language; often is not a good team member Performs assigned tasks but needs many reminders; attends meetings regularly but generally does not say anything constructive; sometimes expects others to his/her work Usually listens to others but sometimes does not pay much attention when others talk, and assumes their ideas will not work; Exemplary 10 Collects and presents to the Collects basic, team a great deal useful information of relevant related to the information; offers research, well-developed occasionally offers and clearly useful ideas to meet expressed ideas the team's needs; directly related to the group's topic Performs all assigned tasks; attends meetings regularly and usually participates effectively; Performs all tasks very effectively; attends all meetings and participates enthusiastically; Generally, listens to others' points of view; always uses appropriate and respectful language; tries to make a definite effort to understand others' ideas; Almost always listens to others and their ideas; helps them develop their ideas while giving them full credit Final score: 10 Evaluator's name: Tran Thi Hong Ngoc Date of evaluation: 16/06/2021 _ Rubrics for Teamwork (10%) Rubrics for Peer Evaluation (5%) Name of member: Do Thi My Nu _ Item/ Weight Unsatisfactory Developing Usually listens to others but sometimes does not pay much attention when others talk, and assumes their ideas will not work; Exemplary 10 Collects and Collects presents to the information when Collects basic, Does not collect team a great deal prodded; tries to useful information any relevant of relevant Contribution offer some ideas, related to the information; no information; offers to the team but not well research, useful suggestions well-developed project developed, and not occasionally offers to address team's and clearly clearly expressed, useful ideas to meet needs; expressed ideas to meet team's the team's needs; directly related to needs; the group's topic Performs assigned Does not perform tasks but needs assigned tasks; many reminders; often misses attends meetings Performs all Performs all tasks meetings and, regularly but assigned tasks; very effectively; when present, Taking generally does not attends meetings attends all does not have responsibility say anything regularly and meetings and anything constructive; usually participates participates constructive to sometimes expects effectively; enthusiastically; say; relies on others to others to the his/her work work; Rarely listens to, shares with, and Working with supports the others efforts of others; often uses inappropriate language; often is not a good team member Satisfactory Generally, listens to others' points of view; always uses appropriate and respectful language; tries to make a definite effort to understand others' ideas; Final score: 10 Evaluator's name: Vo Thi Kim Ngam Date of evaluation: 16/06/2021 _ Almost always listens to others and their ideas; helps them develop their ideas while giving them full credit INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES PROGRESS FORM GRADUATION THESIS Research title: The mother tongue influences the pronunciation of freshmen majoring in English at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh city Student name: Do Thi My Nu……………………… Student ID No.:17030691…………… Supervisor name: Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A…… …………… ………………………………… Week Date Content Supervisor’s comments & Signature (25/01/202131/01/2021) - 25/01/2021 - 28/01/2021 (01/02/2021- - Meet with Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A to split the group and guide the topic - Give ideas and choose a topic title - Approve the topic title, receive - 03/02/2021 07/02/2021) guidance from Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A to make abstract and outline Chapter I: Introduction (08/02/202114/02/2021) - Find keywords of research title and - 08/02/2021 edit chapter I - 10/02/2021 - Make outline for chapter II: Literature review (15/02/202121/02/2021) - 15/02/2021 - Find keyterms and previous studies relevant to the research title (22/02/202128/02/2021) - Chapter has been completed and - 22/02/2021 - 25/02/2021 revised - Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A has approved it and is guiding the creation of Chapter III: Research design - Complete chapter III (01/03/202107/03/2021) - Meet with Dinh Thi Hoa, M.A to - 02/03/2021 revise Chapter III and guide how to create Chapter IV: Findings and discussion (08/03/2021- - 09/03/2021 - Create questionnaires and conduct surveys 14/03/2021) (15/3/2021- - 19/03/2021 - Complete the survey and conduct data analysis 21/03/2021) - Work completion: 65… % Check Progress - 21/03/2021 - Continue or not? ………Continue……………… (22/03/2021- -Through the findings section, - 24/03/2021 discuss the results and develop inferences based on the data 28/03/2021) 10 (29/03/202104/04/2021) - 01/04/2021 - Modify and finish Chapter IV 11 (05/04/2021- - 11/04/2021 - Summarize the problem and complete Chapter V: Conclusion 11/04/2021) 12 (12/04/2021- - 18/04/2021 - Finalization of graduation report and appendices 18/04/2021) The supervisor’s approval of the students’ submission (Yes/ No): ……………………………… Date: …………………………… Supervisor (Signature & Full name) Đinh Thị Hoa Updated in July 2018 Prepared by: Le Thi Thuy, M.A Head of the Division: Tran Kieu My An, Ph.D August 29, 2020 Second Revision Vice Dean: Phan Thi Tuyet Nga, Ph.D