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Duolingo in Basic English Learning: Student Engagement and Achievement Rizki Nurhidayah Sitompul
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v5i3.6321

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This study investigated the effectiveness of the Duolingo app in supporting Basic English learning and examined its impact on student engagement and academic achievement. The study was conducted with a group of first-semester students over a five-month period. During this time, quantitative and qualitative data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, classroom observations, and monitoring of student interactions with the app. The findings indicated significant improvements in students' basic English competencies, particularly in vocabulary mastery, grammar recognition, and reading comprehension. Students demonstrated greater motivation, consistency, and independence in their learning processes, largely due to Duolingo’s gamified features such as rewards, levels, and interactive exercises. These results align with the researchers' field observations, which revealed that many first-semester students at the Islamic University of North Sumatra initially had limited English proficiency, especially in vocabulary and basic sentence structure. The integration of Duolingo into regular learning activities proved highly effective in addressing these gaps, offering an accessible and learner-friendly platform that complements traditional face-to-face instruction. Overall, this study suggests that Duolingo can serve as a valuable supplementary tool in basic English teaching, particularly for beginner-level students, and recommends its broader application in similar educational contexts, as it can provide a strong foundation for English vocabulary development among novice learners.
An Analysis of English Speaking Difficulties in First-Semester Students Izzati Suhaila; Rizki Nurhidayah Sitompul
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v5i3.6334

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This study investigates the various speaking difficulties faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, with a particular focus on Management and Accounting students. Despite having several years of formal English education, many students still struggle to communicate effectively and confidently in spoken English. This situation highlights a significant gap between classroom instruction and students’ actual communicative competence. The study aims to identify the root causes of these challenges and examine how linguistic and psychological factors interact to hinder students’ oral performance. These psychological factors are often reinforced by the lack of adequate speaking practice both inside and outside the classroom, resulting in limited exposure to authentic language use. The findings indicate that students’ speaking difficulties are not solely rooted in linguistic deficiencies, but are strongly influenced by affective factors and insufficient communicative interaction. Therefore, the study recommends that speaking instruction integrate more interactive and student-centered activities, such as group discussions, role-plays, and task-based speaking tasks, in order to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, teachers are encouraged to provide positive feedback and foster an atmosphere that allows students to feel comfortable taking risks when using English.
Co-Authors Izzati Suhaila