Digital Tools for Improving Phonetic Skills in English: Critical Analysis and Methodology of Use

Abstract

The article deals with contemporary digital technologies to ascertain their potential benefits and drawbacks for helping English language learners improve their phonetic proficiency. The paper's relevance is determined by the expansion of technological resources and their growing influence on the teaching of foreign languages. The study's objective is to present a thorough evaluation of contemporary digital resources for enhancing English phonetic proficiency. The objectives are also to systematically and critically assess current digital tools for teaching English phonetics, identify methodological guidelines for using digital tools effectively to develop phonetic competence and contrast the features, benefits, and drawbacks of the most popular English language learning platforms and applications. Thus, the study aims to provide a thorough scientific methodology for teaching English phonetics using digital resources.