| ISSN: 2583-4371 | ISSN: 2583-4371JOURNAL ARTICLE
Keywords: reading, comprehension, phonetics, articulation, observation, classrooms
Abstract: Reading skills is a vital component of the English language. This is due to the fact that the practice of reading provides learners with genuine understanding and enhances their comprehension abilities. However, ESL learners of English experience numerous difficulties in developing reading skills, primarily because of challenges in articulating specific phonemes in the English language. Consequently, this paper emphasizes the enhancement of reading skills by teaching English phonetics to ESL learners, particularly focusing on undergraduate students in Odisha. The aim of this study is to assess the reading comprehension skills of first-year English Honours students who are being introduced to English Phonetics for the first time in their curriculum as per the New Education Policy 2020. This research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, employing a pre-experimental approach. Data was gathered through a combination of pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires. The pre-test and post-test were utilized to evaluate whether the teaching method of English Phonetics has a positive effect on enhancing reading abilities. I employed the questionnaire to gauge the students' reactions to specific sounds in the English language, which aids them in reading texts. According to the observations made during the teaching of English phonetics in the classroom, students develop a positive understanding and clarity regarding the articulation of English consonants and vowels while reading.
Article Info: Received: 25 May 2025, Received in revised form: 18 Jun 2025, Accepted: 24 Jun 2025, Available online: 30 Jun 2025
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