Abstract
This phenomenological study investigated diphthong acquisition among 50 college students from Assumption College in Bangkok, Thailand, and the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, employing a qualitative approach. Through the analysis of audio recordings and the administration of perceptual tasks, the study aimed to understand how students perceived and articulated diphthongs. Findings revealed varying proficiency levels in both perception and production of diphthongs, highlighting discrepancies in articulation accuracy and identification of specific diphthong pairs. The research provided valuable insights into the challenges of mastering diphthongs among college students, particularly in linguistically diverse contexts. It emphasized the need for effective teaching strategies to address these challenges and enhance diphthong acquisition in higher education settings.
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Charito Ong, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Philippines
Maria Christina Rezon, Assumption College, Thailand
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Conference: PCE2024
Stream: Higher education
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Ong C., & Rezon M. (2024) Perceiving Diphthongs: A Phenomenological Study Among College Students ISSN: 2758-0962 The Paris Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 27-33) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2024.3
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2024.3
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