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The Voice of Indonesian EFL Students’: Mobile Learning Game Memrise to Boost English Speaking Skill Wulandari, Shila Sandrina; Widiastuti, Oktavia; Liskinasih, Ayu
Journal of English for Academic and Specific Purposes (JEASP) Vol 8, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jeasp.v8i1.32245

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This study investigates the use of Memrise, a mobile learning game, to improve EFL students’ speaking performance in academic contexts. Grounded in gamification theory and interactionist theory, which explores how gamified vocabulary and pronunciation tasks could lead to speaking confidence and fluency. Qualitative descriptive research methods were used to thoroughly understand perspectives and points of view of the participants, consisting of thematically analyzed 20 multiple-choice and 6 interview questions. Seventeen Indonesian EFL students completed surveys and interviews. Results reveal that Memrise develops vocabulary retention, pronunciation, and motivation, though limitations persist in feedback mechanisms and academic speaking content. This study contributes to EAP digital pedagogy by providing qualitative insights of students who are unfamiliar with the app and answering how Indonesian EFL learners perceive the use of Memrise to boost speaking skills through academic speaking skill learning development. This study features direct opinions from Indonesian university education students—which is rarely covered in research—on how they use Memrise as a tool to learn speaking skills in an academic context. The findings suggest that while Memrise can facilitate foundational speaking practice and learner engagement, some limitations are found in its usage. Further adaptations are needed to maximize its relevance for academic speaking tasks in EFL classrooms.
From Screen to Speech: Exploring EFL Students’ Beliefs About the Role of Bimodal Subtitles in Speaking Practice Muzammil, Lasim; Andy, Andy; Liskinasih, Ayu; Milliard, Mallaury
Educare : Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Volume 5 Nomor 1
Publisher : Actual Insight

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56393/educare.v5i1.3095

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This study explores English language learners’ perceptions of bimodal subtitles‒simultaneous audio and text in the same language‒as a tool for developing speaking skills. While previous research has predominantly focused on the benefits of subtitles for receptive skills such as listening and vocabulary acquisition, limited attention has been paid to their influence on productive skills like speaking. Adopting a qualitative approach, this study gathers learner insights (N=62) through structured surveys and open-ended responses to examine how subtitled audiovisual materials shape learners’ confidence, pronunciation accuracy, and fluency. Five open-ended questions were grouped into thirty-six thematic EFLs’ responses (N = 532). Findings reveal that learners perceive bimodal subtitles as beneficial in enhancing speech production by offering real-time lexical and phonological reinforcement. Participants also reported an increase in their confidence when practicing spoken English. These perceptions align with prior research on multimodal learning and suggest that bimodal subtitles can be an accessible and effective scaffolding tool in language instruction. The study advocates for greater integration of subtitled media in pedagogical design, particularly in online and self-directed learning environments.
Technology-Enhanced Project-Based Learning: The Role of Wordwall in Reading Comprehension classes Amalia, Diva Sifatul; Herawati, Siane; Liskinasih, Ayu
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1257

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Reading comprehension is a basic skill plays an important role in students' academic success and overall language proficiency. This study aims to find out the effect of using technology Wordwall media on supported PjBL strategy on students' reading comprehension. This study is a quantitative research used a quasi-experimental design. The data obtained has been analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, normality, homogeneity and an independent sample t-test. The results of this study showed that PjBL assisted by Wordwall significantly had a positive impact on students' reading comprehension skills. The sig (2-tailed) shows the result is 0.00 which is smaller than 0.05 (α .05 ). The results of the pre-test and post-test comparisons of the control group show that PjBL and Wordwall influence reading comprehension. The experimental group obtained an average pre-test score of 57.50 and a post-test score of 80.00, which means an increase of 22.50 points.