Utilizing AI in linguistics: Analyzing student preferences for speechace in enhancing pronunciation skills

This study explored the integration of AI tools in linguistics, focusing on student preferences for speech in enhancing English pronunciation skills. The participants are third-semester students of the North Sumatra State Islamic University majoring in English language education, including 20 undergraduate students. The study used a qualitative research design to investigate the students' preferences for Speechace. These results provide insights into the potential of Speechace to augment language learning and inform the integration of technology in English language education. The results section of this paper provides details of AI in the domains of linguistics, including the effectiveness, accuracy level, feedback features, students’ ease, satisfaction, and motivation of Speechace. Students provide feedback also on the features they like most about Speechace in helping with English pronunciation.