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The purpose of this study is to clarify whether an online-software for practicing English pronunciation would be an effective tool for improving English learners’ pronunciation skills. Nineteen undergraduates took part in the study. While they were gaining knowledge about English phonology in class, they used an online-software called MyET as a self-learning tool for one month. Before and after using the software, they took a test called SPT to examine how their pronunciation skills changed. They also answered a questionnaire after using the software. The results are: 1) SPT scores of the participants went up significantly after using the software as a self-learning tool and 2) most participants felt more confident in their English pronunciation after using the software. Contrary to the author’s prediction, however, the participants with a 10-month study abroad experience were not necessarily superior to the other participants in their pronunciation skills.
