Zum Heutigen Aussprachetraining (ZHA): Honing German As A Foreign Language Pronunciation Online

Abstract

This research was aimed at assessing the implementation of ZHA approach and students' opinion of the strategy. ZHA was carried out at the end of every Konversation 2(speaking) course class at the German Language Education Study Program at State University of Malang (PSPBJ UM). This research utilized the descriptive, qualitative approach using WhatsApp voice notes and open questionnaires as data collecting techniques. The data comprise ZHA voice notes produced by Konversation 2 course students and teachers and student surveys. The findings of this research indicated that ZHA technique was effectively utilized in the classroom. Students engaged in this technique successfully and took an active role in each ZHA session. Students gave a favorable opinion on the implementation of ZHA approach. Almost all students indicated that the technique helped them pronounce words in German properly and correctly, add new vocabulary, and improve their overall German language.