Enseñanza explícita de la pronunciación: un análisis del uso de las vibrantes en el español como lengua extranjera.

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of explicit instruction on the production of Spanish vibrants by Potiguar speakers. The central question of the study is to understand what the main difficulties are for Brazilian learners in producing these sounds and the effects of explicit instruction on that production. The objective is to analyze the results of this approach, emphasizing the identification of challenges, evaluating the effectiveness of explicit instruction, and reflecting on its applicability in teaching pronunciation. Based on theorists such as Derwing and Munro (2015), Mesquita Neto (2021), and Lima Jr. (2022), the study adopts a quasi experimental methodology with five participants, using Praat and SPSS for data analysis. The results showed a significant improvement in the production of the vibrants following explicit instruction, especially in intervocalic contexts. These findings confirm the effectiveness of explicit instruction and reinforce the need for specific activities for the perception and production of sounds.