AI and non-AI Tools in Teaching English Pronunciation to EFL Learners

This study investigated the effectiveness of AI-based and non-AI-based apps in enhancing students' pronunciation skills.A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: an experimental group utilizing an AI-based app (ELSA Speak) and a control group using a non-AI-based app (Google Translate).Participants were tenth-grade students from a senior high school in Brebes, Indonesia.Data were collected through pre-and post-tests assessing pronunciation accuracy.Results indicated no significant difference in pronunciation scores between the two groups, with both groups demonstrating superior improvement.These findings suggest that AI-based and non-AI-based apps can be valuable tools for enhancing students' pronunciation skills.