JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES TOWARDS THE USE OF IPA (INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET) TO ENHANCE ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

Maharani, Puguh Putri (2025) JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES TOWARDS THE USE OF IPA (INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET) TO ENHANCE ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION. Other thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Abstract

Maharani, (2025). Junior High School Students’ Perceptions and Challenges towards the Use of IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to Enhance English Pronunciation, Skripsi, English Education Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts Education, IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro, Advisor (I) Dr. Ima Isnaini Taufiqur Rohmah, M.Pd., (II) Ayu Fitrianingsih, M.Pd. Keywords : International Phonetic Alphabet, Pronunciation, Students’ Perceptions, Learning Challenges, Junior High School Students The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of phonetic notation designed to represent the sounds of spoken language accurately, and it has been increasingly applied in English language teaching to support students’ pronunciation development. Despite its potential benefits, research on students’ perceptions of IPA and the challenges they encounter in junior high school contexts remains limited. This study aims to describe junior high school students’ perceptions of using IPA and to identify the obstacles they face in its application. Conducted in one junior high school where students had been introduced to IPA, this research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that: (1) most students perceived IPA as helpful for understanding accurate pronunciation and distinguishing sounds; and (2) students faced challenges such as memorizing phonetic symbols and applying them in daily communication. These findings provide insights into the practical use of IPA in junior high school English classrooms and highlight the need for engaging, contextualized learning strategies to support its effective implementation.

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