How to increase the effectivenesss of english songs in teaching pronunciation at chu van an high school long an province

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY-HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES FACULTY OF ENGLISH LINGUISTICS & LITERATURE HOW TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENGLISH SONGS IN TEACHING PRONUNCIATION AT CHU VAN AN HIGH SCHOOL IN LONG AN PROVINCE A thesis submitted to the Faculty of English Linguistics & Literature in partial fulfillment of the Master’s degree in TESOL By NGUYEN THI KIM THOA Supervised by CAO THI QUYNH LOAN, Ph.D HO CHI MINH CITY, MAY 2023 i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Firstly, I want to state my honest gratitude to my former supervisor, Dr Tran Thi Thanh Dieu I really appreciate her for her helpful supervision and significant support Also, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my supervisor, Dr Cao Thi Quynh Loan, for her continuous supervision and support Based on her vast expertise and careful editing, I have really gained a lot of beneficial knowledge I am thankful for the time I conducted the research study under her careful and caring assistance On the other hand, this study would not have been completed if it had not had the great support from the management, the English teachers and students at Chu Van An high school, Long An province I would like to give particular thanks for their cooperation and support as well as the valuable time spent sharing information and assisting me at the research site Finally, I want to express my thanks to my lecturers and my friends who have supported me during my study at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities where I have studied not only the teaching methods but also how to conduct research and gained a lot of beneficial knowledge ii STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY I certify that this thesis entitled “HOW TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENGLISH SONGS IN TEACHING PRONUNCIATION AT CHU VAN AN HIGH SCHOOL IN LONG AN PROVINCE” is my own work This thesis has not been submitted for the award of any degree or diploma in any other institution Ho Chi Minh City, June 7th, 2023 Nguyễn Thị Kim Thoa iii RETENTION OF USE I guarantee that I, NGYEN THI KIM THOA, being the candidate for the degree of Master of TESOL, agree with the requirement of the University relating to the retention and use of Master’s Theses consign in the library In terms of these conditions, I agree that the originality of my thesis stored in the library could be available for the objectives of study and research, in suitability for the normal conditions created by the library for the maintenance, loan or reuse of theses Ho Chi Minh City, June 7th, 2023 Nguyễn Thị Kim Thoa iv TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION……………………………………………… 1.1 Background to the study……………… ……………………………… …1 1.2 Aims of the study…………………………………… ………….… … …5 1.2.1 Statement of the problem…………………….…………………… …5 1.2.2 Research questions…………………………………………………….………7 1.3 Significance of the study…………………………………….…………… 1.3.1 Theoretical benefits ………………….………………………………… 1.3.2 Practical benefits………………………….………………………………8 1.4 Scope of the study…………………………………………….… … ….…8 1.5 Organization of the study…………………………………….……… .…8 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW………………………… ……… .10 English songs ……………………………………… …………… …….10 2.1.1 Definition……………… ………………………………………………10 2.1.2 Advantages of songs……………………… ……………………… ….10 2.1.3 The Importance of Songs in Teaching Learning Process………….……13 2.2 Pronunciation……………………………………… ………………… … 14 2.2.1 Definition……………… ………………………………………………14 2.2.2 The Elements of Pronunciation … …………… ………………………15 2.2.2.1 Segmental Features………………………….………………………15 2.2.2.2 Supra segmental features…………………….………………………15 2.2.2.3 Minimal Pairs……………………………………………….……….15 2.3 Pronunciation Teaching in Language Classrooms…… ………………… 15 2.4 Songs and Language Learning………………………………………………16 2.5 The role of songs/music in Language Classrooms …….…… …………….18 v 2.6 Learners, Songs, and Pronunciation……………………………………… 20 2.7 Music, Pronunciation and Teaching Pronunciation………… ….………….22 2.8 Songs and how to use English songs to teach pronunciation ………… … 23 2.9 Review of literature ………………………………….………… …………25 2.10 Conceptual framework ……… .……………………………27 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY 29 3.1 Research questions……………………………………………………… 29 3.2 Research design……………………………… …………………… ….…29 3.3 Participants…………………………………………………………… ….30 3.4 Research instrument……………………………………………………… 30 3.4.1 Pronunciation Test …… ………………… ….31 3.4.2 The diaries of teacher 32 3.5 Data collection ……………………… …………….…………………… 32 3.6 Data analysis…………………………… …………………… … …… 35 CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ……….… … …37 4.1 Findings of the study ………………………………….………………… 37 4.2 Discussion……………………………………………………………… …41 4.3 The Songs using compared to the Texts using………………………… ….42 4.4 The students’ motivation in the lessons with songs……………………… 43 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION………………………………… …… 45 5.1 Summary of the study……………………………………………………….45 5.2 Limitations of the current study ……… ………………………………….46 5.3 Recommendations for Further Studies…………………………………… 47 5.3.1 For the English teacher…………………………………………….… 48 5.3.2 For the students…………………………………… ……………………48 vi 5.3.3 For the next researcher………………… …………………… ……….49 REFERENCES 50 APPENDIX A: PRE-TEST 56 APPENDIX B: POST-TEST 57 APPENDIX C: CONSENT FORM… .59 APPENDIX D: THE LYRICS OF THE SONGS ……… …………… …… 61 APPENDIX E: LESSON PLAN……………………………………………… 70 vii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS EFL: English as a Foreign Language ESL: English as a second language ELT: English Language Teaching CLT: Communicative Language Teaching L2: Second Language viii LISTS OF TABLES Table The timeline of the study Table Descriptive statistics for the average marks of pre- and post-test of teachers Table ANCOVA test results for the difference between pre and post-test mean scores ix LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIXES A: PRE-TEST APPENDIXES B: POST-TEST APPENDIXES C: CONSENT FORM APPENDIX D: THE LYRICS OF THE SONGS APPENDIX E: LESSON PLAN x APPENDIX C: CONSENT FORM Research Study Participant Consent Form INSTITUTION: Chu Van An High school PROJECT: How to increase the effect of English songs in teaching Pronunciation at Chu Van An high school in Long An province INVITATION You are being asked to participate in research investigating how to increase the effect of English songs in teaching Pronunciation at Chu Van An high school in Long An province This study aims to find out an effective teaching technique to increase the effect of English songs in teaching Pronunciation at Chu Van An high school in Long An province The results of the study, which provide insights into teachers’ needs in providing students with direct and guided instruction on Pronunciation, which benefits them even with no prior knowledge of the linguistic feature WHAT WILL HAPPEN If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to: - Join control group or experimental group - Take part in the test; PARTICIPANTS’ RIGHTS Participation is entirely voluntary and you may decide to stop being a part of the research study at any time You have the right to ask any data you have supplied to that point be withdrawn/destroyed If you have any questions as a result of reading this information sheet, you should ask the researcher before the study begins COST, REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION Your participation in this study is voluntary CONFIDENTIALITY/ANONYMITY 59 I would like to use these results for publication, but can assure you that your responses will be kept absolutely confidential Information identifying you will not be disclosed under any circumstances FOR FURTHER INFORMATION I will be glad to answer your questions about this study at any time You may contact me on “kimthoa1503@gmail.com or 0366801926” Please tick the box if you would like a copy of the results 60 APPENDIX D Lemon Tree by Fool’s Garden I’m sitting here in the boring room It’s just another rainy sunday afternoon I’m wasting my time I got nothing to I’m hanging around I’m waiting for you But nothing ever happens and i wonder I’m driving around in my car I’m driving too fast I’m driving too far I’d like to change my point of view I feel so lonely I’m waiting for you I wonder how I wonder why Yesterday you told me ’bout the blue blue sky And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon-tree I’m turning my head up and down I’m turning turning turning turning turning around And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree I’m sitting here I miss the power I’d like to go out taking a shower But there’s a heavy cloud inside my head I feel so tired Put myself into bed While nothing ever happens and i wonder 61 Isolation is not good for me Isolation I don’t want to sit on the lemon-tree I’m step-in’ around in the desert of joy Baby anyhow I’ll get another toy And everything will happen and you wonder I wonder how I wonder why Yesterday you told me ’bout the blue blue sky And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree I’m turning my head up and down I’m turning turning turning turning turning around And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon-tree And I wonder, wonder I wonder how I wonder why Yesterday you told me ’bout the blue blue sky And all that I can see, and all that i can see, and all that i can see Is just a yellow lemon-tree Fairy Tale by Alexander Rybak Years ago, when I was younger I kinda liked a girl I knew She was mine and we were sweethearts That was then, but then it's true I'm in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts 'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind I'm already cursed Every day, we started fighting (tarara) Every night, we fell in love (tarara, tara, tarara) 62 No one else could make me sadder (tarara) But no one else could lift me high above I don't know what I was doing When suddenly, we fell apart Nowadays, I cannot find her But when I do, we'll get a brand-new start I'm in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts 'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind I'm already cursed She's a fairytale, yeah Even though it hurts 'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind I'm already cursed Englishman In New York by Cris Cab I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear I like my toast done on one side And you can hear it in my accent when I talk I'm an Englishman in New York You see me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side I take it everywhere I walk I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York 63 I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York If "Manners maketh man", as someone said Then he's the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself no matter what they say I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York Big Big World by Emilia I'm a big, big girl In a big, big world It's not a big, big thing If you leave me 64 But I do, feel That I do, will Miss you much Miss you much I can see the first leaf falling It's all yellow and nice It's so very cold outside Like the way I'm feeling inside I'm a big, big girl In a big, big world It's not a big, big thing If you leave me But I do, feel That I do, will Miss you much Miss you much Outside, it's now raining And tears are falling from my eyes Why did it have to happen? Why did it all have to end? I'm a big, big girl In a big, big world It's not a big, big thing If you leave me But I do, feel That I do, will Miss you much Miss you much 65 I have your arms around me Warm like fire But when I open my eyes You're gone I'm a big, big girl In a big, big world It's not a big, big thing If you leave me But I do, feel That I do, will Miss you much Miss you much I'm a big, big girl In a big, big world It's not a big, big thing If you leave me But I feel I will Miss you much Miss you much You Will Be Mine by Lenka She moved in to the house next door Said she'd never been in love before Tried the best she could to hide herself away But every time she turned the lights down low He thought he heard a voice calling out so slow 66 Come and take me away from all this pain And he said I see you sitting there at the window sill Looking for shooting stars I wanna get closer and closer still I wanna take over your heart You will be mine, mine Over time, time You're gonna find, find I'll make you mine, mine Every morning when she came outside He tried to be the one to catch her eye But she would only turn away and hide He started to concoct a plan To get her to return the feelings that he had To show her how he thought they were entwined I see you sitting there at the window sill Looking for shooting stars I wanna get closer and closer still I wanna take over your heart You will be mine, mine Over time, time You're gonna find, find I'll make you mine, mine Little love letters written in red Folded up, put away next to the bed, oh Little crushed hopes every day Waiting in the wings to spirit her away 67 Love Paradise by Kelly Chen You're always on my mind All day just all the time You're everything to me Brightest star to let me see You touch me in my dreams We kiss in every scene I pray to be with you through rain and shiny days I'll love you 'til I die Deep as sea Wide as sky The beauty of our love paints rainbows Everywhere we go Need you all my life You're my hope You're my pride In your arms, I find my heaven In your eyes, my sea and sky May life be our love paradise You're always on my mind All day just all the time You're everything to me Brightest star to let me see You touch me in my dreams We kiss in every scene I pray to be with you through rain and shiny days I'll love you 'til I die Deep as sea 68 Wide as sky The beauty of our love paints rainbows Everywhere we go Need you all my life You're my hope You're my pride In your arms, I find my heaven In your eyes, my sea and sky May life be our love paradise I'll love you 'til I die Deep as sea Wide as sky The beauty of our love paints rainbows Everywhere we go Need you all my life You're my hope You're my pride In your arms, I find my heaven In your eyes, my sea and sky May life be our love paradise Ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da Ba-ba-da-da-da Ba-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ba-da-da-da-da-da Ba-ba-da-da-da-da 69 APPENDIX E: LESSON PLAN UNIT 13: THE 22ND SEA GAMES Period 5: Language focus Time: 45 minutes I Objectives Knowledge: - General knowledge: Students learn how to use linking and review comparison - Language: - Linking (Pronunciation) - Comparison - New words: Words related to linking and comparison Skills: Pronounce: linking II Method: Integrated, mainly communicative III Teaching aids: Student’s book IV Procedure: Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Pronunciation: (15 minutes) - Ask students to look at these sentences and give - Look at the books comments on those sentences • - Listen teacher Look at the picture 70 to the • Do you like it? -Give comments on • I love it those sentences Examples: + Stand up + Get up -Take note the rule RULE: We link words ending with a consonant sound to words beginning with a vowel sound - Has students to pay attention on linking: the last consonant of 1st word with a vowel of following word *Listen and repeat : - Read loudly then ask students to repeat • Look at these pictures • The plane took off despite the fog • Mrs Brown’s quite old • She’s from Australia • She has many friends in London Listen to the teacher and repeat -Read again - Calls some students to read again -Take note - Correct pronunciation for the students -Ask students listen an English song -Listen an English Love Paradise song You're always on my mind All day just all the time You're everything to me Brightest star to let me see You touch me in my dreams 71 We kiss in every scene I pray to be with you through rain and shiny days I'll love you till I die Deep as sea Wide as sky The beauty of our love paints rainbows Everywhere we go Need you all my life You're my hope You're my pride In your arms I find my heaven In your eyes my sea and sky May life be our love paradise You're always on my mind All day just all the time You're everything to me Brightest star to let me see You touch me in my dreams We kiss in every scene I pray to be with you through rain and shiny days I'll love you till I die Deep as sea Wide as sky The beauty of our love paints rainbows Everywhere we go Need you all my life… -Ask students find out the linkings (part of Pronunciation) in the song -Find out the linkings (part of KEYS: 72 You're always on my mind Pronunciation) in the song You're everything to me -Take note the We kiss in every scene keys Deep as sea Wide as sky In your arms I find my heaven In your eyes my sea and sky - Read loudly then ask students to repeat - Calls some students to read again - Correct pronunciation for the students -Ask students listen the song again and sing follow music -Listen and repeat -Read again -Take note - Listen the song again and sing follow music 73