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The Impact of Podcasts on English Speaking Proficiency: A Controlled Experimental Study of EFL Learners Lizamuddin, Ahmad; Zuhri, Mohammad Noor
Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE) Vol 4 No 3 (2025): Juli
Publisher : LPPJPHKI Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/mude.v4i3.8408

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Speaking ability is one of the most challenging skills that English as a foreign language (EFL) learners must master. Along with the development of technology, media such as podcasts have become one of the promising alternatives to support speaking learning. This study examined the effect of using podcasts on improving EFL students' speaking ability through a quasi-experimental design. The research sample consisted of 60 students of English Education Study Program at Sultan Agung Islamic University who were divided into two groups: the experimental group (n=30) who received podcast-based learning and the control group (n=30) who underwent conventional learning. Pre-test and post-test were conducted to measure four main components of speaking ability, namely fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and vocabulary range. The results showed that the experimental group experienced more significant improvements in all components than the control group. The t-test analysis showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in the post-test scores between the two groups, with greater improvement in the experimental group in terms of fluency (t = 3.5), accuracy (t = 2.9), pronunciation (t = 3.8), and vocabulary range (t = 3.2). These findings support Krashen's Input Hypothesis and Swain's Output Hypothesis, which suggest that podcasts provide authentic language input while encouraging active language production. This study suggests the integration of podcasts in EFL speaking learning and recommends further research in various other contexts.
The Influence of Speech Recognition Software on English Pronunciation Improvement: A Quasi-Experimental Investigation Zuhri, Mohammad Noor; Lizamuddin, Ahmad
Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE) Vol 4 No 3 (2025): Juli
Publisher : LPPJPHKI Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/mude.v4i3.8409

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Proper pronunciation is an important aspect of learning English, yet often a challenge for second language learners. Speech recognition-based technology offers an innovative solution to improve pronunciation skills through instant feedback. This study aims to evaluate the effect of speech recognition software on improving English pronunciation skills in English Language Education students at Sultan Agung Islamic University. Using a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test, the study involved two groups: an experimental group that used speech recognition software and a control group that followed conventional teaching. The results showed that the experimental group experienced significant improvements in pronunciation skills, including phonemes (44.8%), intonation (45.7%), and word stress (33.4%), while the control group showed smaller improvements. Statistical analysis using paired t-test and independent t-test confirmed that the difference between the two groups was highly significant (p-value < 0.05). The findings indicate that speech recognition software can improve English pronunciation skills more effectively than conventional methods. This study contributes to the development of the use of technology in English language education, particularly in improving pronunciation through instant feedback. The practical implications of this study include the potential integration of this tool in the English language learning curriculum to increase students' independence in practicing pronunciation.