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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

Exploring EFL Students’ Perceptions and Learning Experiences in Utilizing Smalltalk2me Media in Enhancing Speaking Skills Hamdi, Muhamad Zulpiani; Annuri, Nur Hairunnisa; Putri, Jingga Sulistia; Muawanah, Siti; Alfin, Rahmat; Ariawan, Soni; Suhandra, Ika Rama; Lee, Dong Bae; Rahmat, Heri
JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v14i2.15682

Abstract

This study investigates EFL students’ perceptions and learning experiences in using SmallTalk2Me, an AI powered speaking platform, to support speaking development. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, the study involved ten students from the English Education Study Program at the State Islamic University of Mataram, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observation during a mini workshop and semi structured interviews. The findings reveal that students generally perceived SmallTalk2Me positively because it provided immediate and useful feedback on fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Contextualized prompts, interactive features, and CEFR based evaluations increased learners’ confidence, motivation, and willingness to speak more spontaneously. Participants also appreciated the platform’s natural conversational practice and its support for self directed learning. However, several challenges emerged, including limited access to free features, unstable internet connections, difficulty understanding some features, and a lack of topic variety, especially for beginners. Students suggested expanding conversation topics, providing more detailed corrective feedback, and making premium services more affordable. Overall, SmallTalk2Me shows strong potential as an adaptive medium for enhancing EFL speaking practice, although further development is needed to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and effectiveness in broader instructional contexts.
Co-Authors Abdurahim, Abdurahim Affin, Rifai Afifah Dwi Tiffani Ahmad Mukhlis, Ahmad Akbar, Sandi Alfin, Rahmat Ali Amran Amalia, Dira Rizki Annuri, Nur Hairunnisa Aprilia, Wahyu Nur Aurellia , Annisa Ayu Permata Baehaqi, Opan Baihaqi, Muhamad Adzib Chandra, Asep Daenuri, Ahmad Dwi Istiyani Eko Atmanto, Nugroho Eko Wahyono Elvita, Hildegardis Vira ENCEP SAEFULLAH, ENCEP Furqoni, Ridwan Haikal Akbar, Muhammad Hamdi, Muhamad Zulpiani Heri Rahmat hidayati Zein, Renni Ika Rama Suhandra Irfana Tri Wijayanti, Irfana Tri Iryana , Adelawinda Ismaningsih ismaningsih, ismaningsih Isnaini Rosyida, Isnaini Khoiroh, Nidaul Kustini Kustini Laili Noviani, Nur Lee, Dong Bae Mibtadin Mibtadin, Mibtadin Moch Sukardjo Muchtar, Hartati Muchtar, Hartati Mudis Taruna, Mulyani Muntakhib, Ahmad Mustolehudin Mustolehudin Mustolehudin N, Dwi Retno Nisa, Yustia Fitrotul Nofandi, R. Adang Nugroho Eko Atmanto, Nugroho Eko Nur Laili Noviani, Nur Laili Nurmaliza, Nurmaliza Nur’anah, Nur’anah Pabuntak, Natalia Purnomo, M. Zuhal Purnomo, M. Zul Purnomo, M.Zuhal Puspaningrum, Choirunisa Diah Putri, Jingga Sulistia Qudsi, Jihadil Quraysin, Icin Rahmah, Yulinar Aini Rizal , Yose Said, Abdun Salwa Salwa Samosir, Nova Relida Segara, I Nyoman Yoga Sembiring, Rinawati Septiani, Dewi Syifa SETYO BOEDI OETOMO, SETYO BOEDI Siti Niamah Soleha, Adinda Soni Ariawan Sri Hadi Sulistiyaningsih, Sri Hadi Sulaiman Sulaiman Suryana, Ega Sebe Tam rin, Tam Taqwin Alhabsyi, Ahsana Tariyati, Ni Luh Triyulanti , Sari Triyulianti, Sari Umi Muzayanah Valzon, May Wahab Wahab Wahdaliansyah, Alhane Wati, Mala Ayu Setia Wibowo, A. M. Wiwi Sartika Wulandari, Riski Yolanda, Sholihah Gustavia Yose Rizal Zakiyah Zakiyah Zein, Renni Hidayati