INTEGRATING YOUTUBE VIDEOS IN TEACHING ENGLISH PRONOUNCIATION

Abstract

This article investigates the effectiveness of integrating YouTube videos in teaching English pronunciation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Pronunciation is widely recognized as one of the most challenging aspects of language learning due to limited exposure to authentic spoken input. Traditional instructional approaches often fail to provide sufficient audiovisual support for accurate pronunciation development. This study employs a qualitative, literature-based research design by systematically reviewing peer-reviewed journal articles related to YouTube-assisted pronunciation instruction. The findings reveal that YouTube videos significantly enhance learners’ pronunciation skills, including segmental features such as consonants and vowels, as well as suprasegmental features such as stress, rhythm, and intonation. In addition, the integration of YouTube positively affects learner motivation, autonomy, and engagement by offering authentic pronunciation models and flexible learning opportunities. The study concludes that YouTube is an effective supplementary instructional tool for pronunciation teaching and recommends its systematic integration into EFL classrooms.