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The Use Of ELSA Speak in Improving English Speaking Skills at Tenth Grade Students of SMK Muhammadiyah Pagaralam Nabila A'zahra Kosasih; Kurnia Febianti; Yuliana Yuliana
Jurnal Intelek Insan Cendikia Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): MEI 2025
Publisher : PT. Intelek Cendikiawan Nusantara

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The objective of this study  was to examine the effectiveness of the ELSA Speak application in enhancing students’ English speaking skills. The research was conducted at SMK Muhammadiyah Pagaralam with a population of 404 students. Two tenth-grade classes were selected, consisting of an experimental group and a control group, each with 33 students. This study applied a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design, with pre-tests and post-tests as data collection instruments.The results of the paired sample t-test showed that both groups improved after the treatment, but the experimental group improved more significantly. The mean post-test score of the experimental group was 70.73, while the control group scored 65.03, with a mean difference of 5.697. The independent sample t-test indicated that the t-obtained value was 4.217 with a degree of freedom (df) of 64. The t-table value at a 0.05 significance level was 2.000. Since the t-obtained value was higher and the significance level (0.000) was lower than 0.05, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. This means there was a significant difference between the two groups, while the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected. In conclusion, the ELSA Speak application significantly improved the English speaking skills of tenth-grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah Pagaralam.
THE INFLUENCES OF USING PODCASTS ON IMPROVING ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS Lizatria Paulinsyah; Marini Pirna Damayanti; Nabila A'zahra Kosasih
Jurnal Intelek Dan Cendikiawan Nusantara Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): JUNI - JULI 2024
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Listening is essential for English learners, aiding in understanding spoken language and enhancing overall proficiency. Despite its significance, it is often seen as challenging and underemphasized in classrooms. Factors affecting listening comprehension include pronunciation, vocabulary, and individual differences. Modern platforms like podcasts offer flexible and convenient ways to practice listening skills, showing significant improvement in learners. Recognizing individual differences highlights the need for diverse teaching strategies. Further research on using podcasts to improve English listening skills is crucial for enhancing language learning.