The Art of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TATEFL)
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): May

The Effectiveness of YouTube as Learning Media in Improving Learners’ Speaking Skills

Kristiani, Putu Enik (Unknown)
Pradnyadewi, Diah Ayu Manik (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2021

Abstract

In language learning, speaking becomes the evidence of students’ competence of the language that is learnt. However, students’ speaking ability can be inhibited by several problems that are faced such as lack of confidence, lack of vocabulary and grammar, and inappropriate teaching strategy. In this era, the developments of information and technology (IT) can be the solution of those problems. The development of technology seems to have many positive effects on education. Technology provides a variety of learning media that is fun for students. One of the technological developments that can be used as learning media is YouTube. YouTube provides various types of videos related to learning. In learning English, EFL learners can find various types of videos that can help the learning process. Therefore, YouTube can help learners to improve their language skill, especially their speaking skills. The aim of this paper is to explain the effectiveness of using YouTube as learning media in improving learner’s speaking skills

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tatefl

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Tatefl is a scientific journal published by the English Department of Education STKIP Agama Hindu Singaraja. This journal aims to accommodate articles of research results of community service in the field of education and learning about English education. In the end this Journal can provide a ...