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Senior High School Students’ Perceptions of Using Perplexity AI in English Learning Sitti Aminah; Chairil Anwar Korompot; Amra Ariyani
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 4, October (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i4, October.89947

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly been integrated into English language learning by providing students with immediate access to information, explanations, and various learning resources. Among the emerging AI-powered applications, Perplexity AI has attracted attention for its ability to provide accurate responses accompanied by reference sources, making it a potential tool for supporting English language learning. This study aimed to explore how senior high school students use Perplexity AI in English learning and to investigate their perceptions of its use as a learning support tool. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design involving ten eleventh-grade students from Class XI IPA 1 at MAN 4 Bone, Indonesia, who had experience using Perplexity AI in English learning. The participants were selected purposively, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the qualitative data analysis model proposed by Miles et al. (2014). The findings revealed that students primarily used Perplexity AI to understand grammar, translate unfamiliar vocabulary, complete English assignments, and search for additional learning resources. Students generally perceived Perplexity AI as a useful, practical, and accessible learning tool because it provided quick explanations, relevant references, and supported independent learning. However, participants also identified several limitations, including overly general responses, occasional inconsistencies with textbooks or teachers' explanations, and the need to verify AI-generated information using other reliable learning resources. The study concludes that Perplexity AI has considerable potential as a supplementary resource for English language learning when used critically, responsibly, and in conjunction with guidance from teachers and other credible learning resources.
The Use of Peer-Dialogue to Improve Students’ Speaking Skills in EFL Class Muh. Abi Alwi; Amra Ariyani; La Sunra
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 4, October (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i4, October.89953

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This study aimed to determine whether the use of peer dialogue improves students' speaking skills in the EFL class. The study employed a pre-experimental research design using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The research was conducted with seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Polongbangkeng Utara, involving 32 students as the research sample. The instrument used in this study was a speaking test, which assessed students' speaking skills based on three aspects: fluency, pronunciation, and interactive communication. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics through a paired-samples t-test. The findings revealed that the students' mean score increased from 50.62 in the pre-test to 58.02 in the post-test. Furthermore, the paired samples t-test showed that the significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) was less than 0.001, indicating a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Therefore, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (H₁) was accepted. It can be concluded that the use of peer dialogue statistically improved the speaking skills of seventh-grade students in the EFL class at SMP Negeri 1 Polongbangkeng Utara.
The Factors that Influence the Development of English Students’ Analytical Skills through Peer Assessment Nur Zakiyah Amir; La Sunra; Amra Ariyani
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v13i2.89148

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The development of students’ analytical skills has become an important goal in English language learning, particularly through learning activities that encourage active engagement and higher-order thinking. Although peer assessment has been widely recognized as an effective formative assessment strategy, research exploring factors that influence the development of students’ analytical skills during peer assessment in English classrooms is still very limited. Therefore, this research aims to identify factors that influence the development of students’ analytical skills through peer assessment. This research used a descriptive qualitative design involving nine tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Makassar, Indonesia, who were purposively selected based on three levels of analytical ability improvement: high, middle, and low. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings revealed nine factors that influence the development of students' analytical skills: reading strategy, text structure awareness, evidence evaluation, vocabulary knowledge, transitional signals, language use, self-confidence, learning motivation, and objectivity concerns. These factors were further categorized into three broader dimensions: personal competence, linguistic, and psychological factors. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of peer assessment in developing analytical skills depends not only on the assessment activity itself, but also on students’ competency, language proficiency, and psychological readiness. These findings provide practical implications for English teachers in designing peer assessment activities that better support students’ analytical development through appropriate competency, linguistic, and psychological support.