English Community Journal
Vol 8, No 1 (2024): English Community Journal

THE EFFECT OF DUOLINGO IN TEACHING SPEAKING AT THE EIGHTH GRADER

Budiyanto, Darmawan (Unknown)
Ridho, M.Rasyid (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2024

Abstract

This investigation looks at the usefulness of Duolingo in improving speaking abilities among eighth-grade students at SMPN 46 Palembang. The research employs Quantitative method through a quasi-experimental designed with a control and an experimental group. Population was 120 students and the sample selected by random sampling in terms of 60 students as sample in this research. Data collected by speaking test and analysing data by using dependent and independent sample t-test. Results, dependent sample t-test indicate a significant improvement in speaking proficiency after using Duolingo. Independent sample t-test show that Duolingo group outperformed of control group. This study's novelty lies in its contextual application within an Indonesian secondary school, providing localized insights into Duolingo's effectiveness. Conclusion, Duolingo significantly enhances speaking skills among eighth-grade students, offering advantages such as increased engagement, immediate feedback, and personalized learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

englishcommunity

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Subject

Education

Description

English Community Journal is a journal of English Education Journal of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. English Community Journal includes articles of English Education and published in twice a year, march and September. English Community Journal ...