THE ROLE OF SPOTIFY AS A SUPPORTING PLATFORM FOR LEARNING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Pronunciation is an important aspect of speaking because it affects how clearly EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners can be understood. However, many university students still experience difficulties in developing accurate English pronunciation due to limited exposure to authentic listening materials and a lack of regular pronunciation practice outside the classroom. With the rapid development of digital technology, music-streaming platforms such as Spotify have become alternative learning resources that offer authentic audio input, opportunities for repeated listening, and lyric-based learning activities.

This narrative thematic literature review aims to examine previous studies that explore the role of Spotify and other music-based digital platforms in supporting English pronunciation learning, particularly among college students. The review synthesizes findings from recent studies published between 2016 and 2025, collected through academic databases such as Google Scholar and ERIC. The findings indicate that Spotify positively supports pronunciation improvement through repeated listening practice, imitation of native pronunciation, increased learner motivation, and opportunities for autonomous learning. However, most previous studies have focused on secondary-school learners, which shows a research gap related to the use of Spotify in university-level pronunciation learning. Therefore, this review suggests that Spotify can serve as an effective supplementary platform for pronunciation learning, especially when combined with structured pronunciation learning activities.