Investigating Korean English Pronunciation Among Korean Students In Joyful Education
Ervin Earl C. Amodia, Carlo J. Delan, Patricia S. Berame, Emilyn Pogoy, Michael S. Rondina, Regine C. Salizon
Student Research · 2025
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
The phonological features of Korean English refer to the unique pronunciationpatterns and sound influences that arise when Korean speakers use English, oftenshaped by differences between the two languages' sound systems. This studyhadinvestigated the phonological challenges faced by Korean learners of English at Joyful Education, focusing on how the inherent differences between the Korean and Englishphonological systems had impacted their pronunciation. Despite efforts to improveEnglish proficiency, many Korean students had encountered persistent difficulties inarticulating English sounds due to phonetic interference from their native language, limited exposure to native speakers, and the distinct characteristics of Korean English. This research had employed descriptive qualitative methods, including analysis of recorded speech, interviews, and observations, to document common pronunciationerrors and strategies employed by learners to enhance their pronunciation. The findingshad revealed systematic pronunciation errors, such as vowel substitutions, consonant cluster reductions, and misapplied stress patterns, that had affected communicationefficacy and intelligibility. Additionally, the results had emphasized the importanceof tailored pedagogical interventions to address these phonological difficulties, ultimatelycontributing to enhanced English proficiency and confidence among learners.
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