Improving Pronunciation in the English Language Through Linguistic Mimicry Approach

Sharifa Sittie Zehanie Mante Jali

Mindanao State University, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This study tries to improve the pronunciation of the students of the Mindanao State University (MSU) known as the “Melting Pot of the South”. Students of different cultures with different dialects interact with one another, however pronunciation in the English language has been a great challenge to them and their teachers. Thus, ways on how to improve pronunciation have been considered. Based on the many studies related to the topic, Linguistic Mimicry Approach is considered one of the best approaches.

KEYWORDS

Pronunciation, Linguistic Mimicry Approach, Multicultural