The Significance of the Socio -affective factors in enhancing EFL pronunciation : A case study of Basic Education Learners

Abstract

Abstract This study attempts to investingate the Socio affective factors , and their impact on , EFL learners pronunciation. To answer the question of the study , Three hypotheses have been set. fifty teachers participated in answering the questionnaires. The data of the study has been obtained through a questionnaire. The data was then manipulated by the statistical package for social science (SPSS) and then analyzed and discussed in ample detail. The study focues on the correlation between English pronunciation achievement and Socio affective factors. The findings suggests that learner's formal class room , fear of losing self - identity and belief of language difficulties are the main sources of Socio affective factors in EFL learners pronunciation Based on the findings and implications of this study. Learners and teachers can increase their awareness of Socio affective factors in enhancing EFL learner pronunciation. Accordingly , better ways of dealing

with Socio factors can be adapted , an enjoyable and effective Language - learning environment can therefore be developed.