Exploring the Effectiveness of ELSA: English Language Speech Assistant in Second Language and pronunciation

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dc.contributor.advisorLetamendi Lazo, Carmen Andrea
dc.contributor.authorMuñoz Mejía, Mauricio Marcel
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-15T17:34:17Z
dc.date.available2026-06-15T17:34:17Z
dc.date.issued2026-02-19
dc.descriptionTESIS-MAESTRÍA
dc.description.abstractThe study aims to determine the extent to which the ELSA Speak application can enhance the English pronunciation skills of adolescents aged 13 to 15. It examines the app’s impact on pronunciation improvement, user satisfaction, frequency of use, and the occurrence of technical difficulties. The main objective is to compare the effectiveness of digital language-learning tools, particularly ELSA Speak, with traditional classroom-based pronunciation instruction. Conducted within an educational setting, the research adopts both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were gathered from 25 participants between the ages of 13 and 15 through online surveys and questionnaires, using random sampling techniques. The findings reveal that 69.2% of participants considered ELSA Speak more effective than traditional learning methods, while 84.6% reported a highly positive improvement in their English pronunciation. Overall, the results indicate that ELSA Speak is an effective and well-received tool with significant potential for supporting pronunciation development among language learners. The study also highlights opportunities for future improvements and further research to maximize the application’s usability and effectiveness in language education.
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
dc.identifier.citationMuñoz Mejía, M. M. (2026). Exploring the Effectiveness of ELSA: English Language Speech Assistant in Second Language and pronunciation. Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador.
dc.identifier.otherMAESTRÍA EN PEDAGOGÍA DEL INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ube.edu.ec/handle/123456789/3751
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPM-PI-A24-03P1-12; 09196787060
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subjectESLA speak
dc.subjectpronunciation development
dc.subjectdigital language acquisition
dc.subjectuser satisfaction
dc.subjectlanguage learning
dc.titleExploring the Effectiveness of ELSA: English Language Speech Assistant in Second Language and pronunciation
dc.title.alternativeExplorando la efectividad de ELSA: Asistente de Expresión Oral en Inglés, en el aprendizaje de una segunda lengua y la pronunciación
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