The findings showed that the selected participants adapted integrative and assimilation acculturation strategies. Berry’s (1980) East Asian Acculturate Measure (EAAM) was used to measure their cultural competence level. Pronunciation proficiency was tested using Brooks’ (1999) pronunciation test, which assesses the mastery of four main aspects: blending sounds, stress, intonation, and rhythm. WhatsApp (i.e., a smartphone application mainly used for text messaging). Their learning experience data were collected through unstructured interviews via. Three methods were used in this study regarding the participants’ learning experience, pronunciation proficiency, and cultural competence. This study explored the possible relationship between L2 cultural competence and pronunciation proficiency in seven advanced learners of English as a foreign language (EFL).
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