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ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH YOUTUBE MEDIA FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Farhan Tawakkal; Nila Kencana; Elva Utami; Yosi Marita
Language and Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Language and Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52237/srqq6927

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This study explores the impact of YouTube as a medium to enhance speaking skills among second-semester students of the English Education Program at Prof. Dr. Hazairin SH University, Bengkulu. This research aims to investigate whether integrating YouTube videos into language learning can effectively improve students' speaking abilities, particularly in fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The study used a mixed-methods design, an experimental pre-test-post-test, and qualitative methods utilizing YouTube videos as instructional media. Data were collected through tests to gain the quantitative data, and interviews, observations, and documentation supporting it in qualitative. The data was analyzed by using both quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this study indicate that using YouTube significantly improved students' speaking skills, particularly in the areas of fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The pre-test and post-test results analysis show noticeable improvements among students who used YouTube as a learning tool. Specifically, four students (20%) achieved an "Excellent" score in the post-test, three students (15%) obtained a "Good" score, and the majority, 13 students (65%), recorded an "Average" score. The study concludes that YouTube offers a flexible and effective platform for language learning, providing students with accessible, engaging, and interactive content. These results suggest that YouTube can be an effective pedagogical tool to enhance speaking skills in language education
THE DIGITAL DILEMMA: OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS FOR ELT STUDENTS IN THE EVOLVING CLASSROOM Kencana, Nila; Elviza Diana; Ellya Revolina; Episiasi; Sam Hermansyah
Language and Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Language and Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52237/lej.v10i2.312

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This study explores the opportunities and threats of digital tools in English Language Teaching (ELT) from the perspective of university students. Using a mixed-method approach that combined qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires, the research identifies both the benefits and challenges of digital learning environments. Findings reveal that approximately 80% of respondents perceived digital tools as beneficial for improving accessibility and motivation, while nearly 60% reported distractions and technical issues as key obstacles. Theoretically, the study draws on constructivist learning theory, which posits that technology supports learner autonomy when accompanied by meaningful interaction. The results highlight the dual nature of digital learning—its ability to enhance engagement while simultaneously creating new barriers to effective communication and focus. This study contributes to the growing discourse on digital pedagogy by offering contextual insights into ELT students’ experiences, providing practical implications for educators and policymakers seeking to optimize digital learning environments in higher education.