A STUDY OF COMMON ERRORS IN PRONOUNCING ENGLISH CONSONANTS AT MUI NE ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE CENTER: SITUATION & SOLUTIONS

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This study explores consonant pronunciation errors among Mui Ne English Home Language Center students. A notable tendency among students is omitting final consonant sounds, such as /z/, /s/, /t/, /v/, and /ʤ/. Challenges also arise in articulating consonant clusters: /bl/, /sk/, /pt/, /br/, /pr/, /gr/, /str/, and /sks/. Distinct mispronunciations occur in specific consonant pairs, especially /s/ and /ʃ/, /t/ and /tr/, and /dʒ/ and /tʃ/, due to phonetic differences absent in Vietnamese. The absence of certain consonant sounds in Vietnamese, like /θ/, /ð/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /tʃ/, and /dʒ/, poses significant challenges for accurate reproduction in English. Some students struggle to distinguish between voiced and voiceless consonants, resulting in mispronunciations like /p/ and /b/, /t/, and /d/. Findings from teacher interviews and classroom observations provide comprehensive insights into consonant pronunciation errors. In conclusion, this study underscores the need for effective pedagogical strategies to enhance learners' pronunciation skills.