Effects of Chinese Popular Songs on Chinese Pronunciation Skills of Matthayom 5 Thai School Students

Tianyu Zhang; Anchalee  Chayanuvat

Authors

Tianyu Zhang Suryadhep Teachers College, Rangsit University, Thailand
Anchalee Chayanuvat Suryadhep Teachers College, Rangsit University, Thailand

Abstract

This study examines whether integrating Chinese popular songs into instruction enhances Thai high school students’ Chinese pronunciation and explores their satisfaction with a one-month targeted course. A quantitative experimental design was employed, combining (1) pre-/post-tests to measure pronunciation gains and (2) a questionnaire to assess student satisfaction. The intervention comprised 10 pronunciation lessons incorporating four Chinese popular songs. Participants were 32 Matthayom 5 students at a Thai high school. Mean scores increased from 20.84 (pre-test) to 26.03 (post-test), and a paired-samples t-test showed a significant improvement (t = −8.698, p < .001). Instruments demonstrated strong content validity (IOC = .96) and acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s α > .70). Findings indicate that integrating Chinese popular songs effectively helps correct students’ Chinese pronunciation and simultaneously fosters interest and enthusiasm for pronunciation practice.

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