How to Cite:
Magzoub Alsaid Ahmed Mohammad, Mujtaba Mohamed Sallam Ahmed, Rayyan ALshareef Ahmed Elamin, "Investigating the Connected Speech Aspects in Enhancing English Language Pronunciation at the University of Kordofan" International Journal of Humanities Science Innovations and Management Studies, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 57-63, 2025.

Abstract:
The present study was carried out at the University of Kordofan in the Faculty of Education during the period 2021-2022. The study aimed to investigate the influence of aspects of connected speech in enhancing the pronunciation of the English Language, and to view the need and necessity of using aspects of connected speech besides elucidating the importance of aspects of connected speech in enhancing communication. The descriptive and deductive methods were followed. A simple random sampling method was used, where the sample total size was 50 individuals, including English language finalist students in the Faculty of Education. The data was collected through a questionnaire, and statistically analyzed by the SPSS program (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16) using percentages. The results revealed that 96% of respondents agreed that aspects of connected speech enhance pronunciation and communication. There were 92 % of respondents agreed that aspects of connected speech are necessary for speaking a language. 82% of respondents pointed those aspects of connected speech relevance of certain feature. About 70% of respondents agreed that aspects of connected speech help students in speaking the English language. It was concluded that aspects of connected speech enhance pronunciation and communication, are necessary for speaking a language, are relevant to certain features, and help students in speaking the English language. It is recommended that teachers should prepare a list of activities in the aspect of connected speech with pronunciation in the classroom. Further studies should be conducted to figure out the difficulties that students face in speaking in connected discourse. Teachers should raise students’ awareness of learning the different aspects of connected speech and implement this feature in speaking the English language. Teachers should teach students the aspects of connected speech as a formal lesson during academic life due to its importance.

Keywords: Connected Speech, Pronunciation, English Language, Communication, University of Kordofan, English Language Teaching, Phonology, Speech Features, Language Learning.

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