Native Language in Pronunciation of English in Bangladesh: An Impactful Overview
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The purpose of this qualitative study is to find out how Bengali speakers in Bangladesh pronounce English when speaking it as a second language. The study collects data from various secondary sources, including books, journals, blogs, and documents from numerous websites. The collected data are further supplemented by studying English discussions in academic contexts. The study also discovers how Bengali speakers‘ pronunciation of English is directly affected by their first language. By collecting and analyzing rich data on the pronunciation challenges encountered by Bengali speakers, this study focuses on the underlying factors contributing to these challenges and proposes recommendations for pedagogical interventions to enhance English pronunciation proficiency in Bangladesh.
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