An Analysis of Pronunciation Problems of Bachelor of Arts First-Year Students at the Faculty of Education in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

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The objectives of this Article aimed were 1) To study the pronunciation problems of B.A. first-year students at the Faculty of Education in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, 2) To find out the solutions to the pronunciation problems of B.A. first-year students at the Faculty of Education in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The research methodology consists of research design which is a mixed method; namely qualitative and quantitative study. The research tools are questionnaires and in-depth interviews. For the population, there are 126 students from the Faculty of Education, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The SPSS was used for data analysis. The study found that students were most self-conscious about mispronouncing words in front of others, with the highest score of 4.84. They strongly agreed that interacting with native speakers could improve their pronunciation skills (4.73). While students valued good pronunciation for effective communication (4.62), they often found pronunciation lessons boring (4.06). Confidence in accurate pronunciation received the lowest score (3.91), suggesting a need for activities to boost their confidence. Future research could explore ways to enhance pronunciation teaching. This includes studying the long-term effectiveness of techniques like IPA-based learning or computer-assisted instruction. Additionally, it could examine how cultural factors affect students’ pronunciation difficulties and their motivation to improve. These areas of research could help address the challenges identified in the study and provide more effective strategies for improving students’ pronunciation skills.