JALT2025 - Tokyo

The Effect of AI-assisted Shadowing on Pronunciation for EFL Students

Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Materials and Assessment Room 303

Speaker

Ferg Hann (Tokai University)

Description

This study investigates the effectiveness of AI-assisted shadowing in improving English pronunciation over one year. The participants were from two intact EFL classes. Class A recorded 40 audio clips and received teacher feedback, while Class B used an online application to complete the same exercises. The application provided feedback and a score for their recordings. Pre-test and post-test shadowing recordings were compared. Results and pedagogical implications for classroom AI use and assessment are discussed.

Summary

This study investigates the effectiveness of AI-assisted shadowing in improving English pronunciation over one year. The participants were from two intact EFL classes. Class A recorded 40 audio clips and received teacher feedback, while Class B used an online application to complete the same exercises. The application provided feedback and a score for their recordings. Pre-test and post-test shadowing recordings were compared. Results and pedagogical implications for classroom AI use and assessment are discussed.