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GOOGLE TRANSLATE'S SPEECH-TO-TEXT TOOL AS A PRONUNCIATION COACH? STUDENTS SHARE THEIR VIEWS Pratama, Wahyu Andi; Ashari, Ashari; Wardani, Erna
LEAD (Language, Education and Development) Vol 3 No 2 (2024): Vol 3 Number 2
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.lead.2024.3.2.13617

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This study explores students' perceptions of using Google Translate’s Speech-to-Text feature for learning English pronunciation. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the research was conducted with seven purposively selected X TKJ 5 (Computer and Network Engineering) students at SMK HKTI 2 Purwareja Klampok during the 2023/2024 academic year. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observations, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s qualitative approach. The findings reveal that students had predominantly positive perceptions. They found Google Translate’s Speech-to-Text enjoyable, engaging, and more effective than traditional methods. Observational data confirmed students' enthusiasm, while 71.4% appreciated its low data consumption and all students (100%) agreed it effectively identified pronunciation errors and corrections. Additionally, students highlighted the tool's ease of use, flexibility, and user-friendly interface, affirming its value as an effective medium for learning pronunciation.
The Effect of Dynamic Assessment towards Students' Vocabulary Mastery in Podcast Final Project Izzati, Risma Fitroh; Wardani, Erna; Asriyama, Weksa Fradita
LEAD (Language, Education and Development) Vol 3 No 1 (2023): September
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.lead.2023.3.1.11326

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The main concern of this research is the effect of Dynamic Assessment (DA) on students' vocabulary mastery. The purposes of this research are to find out: (1) the effect of DA on students’ vocabulary mastery in podcast final project; (2) students’ impression of DA towards their vocabulary mastery; (3) the implementation of DA during English class. This research used a quantitative method with a quasi-experiment design. The participants involved in this study were second semester students at D3 Budidaya Ternak study Program, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Jenderal Soedirman University. Two classes were used where class F as the experimental class and class G as the control class. The samples were selected using criteria from purposive sampling. In this research, the data were collected using tests, questionnaire, and observation check-list and then the data were analysed using independent t-test. The results of this research show that DA affects students' vocabulary mastery. It can be seen from the significant value of independent sample t-test that was 0.000 and lower than 0.05. It can be said that DA has a significant effect on students' vocabulary mastery. The students felt that learning through mediation with DA increased their learning interest. Moreover, students' vocabulary got increased after being treatment. The conclusion showed that DA has significant and positive effect on students’ vocabulary mastery.