Jurnal Pustaka Indonesia
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Desember

Technology-Assisted Pronunciation: Using Elsa Speak Application To Master –Ed Endings

Aryanika, Septa (Unknown)
Nava Anggri Safitri (Unknown)
M. Ridho Kholid (Unknown)
Ernando Rizki Dalimunte (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Many students face difficulties in pronouncing –ed endings, especially in distinguishing /t/, /d/, and /ɪd/ sounds, which affects their speaking skills. This study aimed to improve students’ pronunciation through the use of the ELSA Speak application. Using Classroom Action Research (Kemmis & McTaggart) with two cycles, the research involved 32 seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Candipuro in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through observation, pre-tests, and post-tests, and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively.Results showed a significant improvement in pronunciation, with the average score rising from 56.25 (pre-test) to 72.81 (cycle I) and 83.28 (cycle II). Students also gained more confidence and motivation. In conclusion, ELSA Speak effectively enhanced students’ mastery of –ed endings and is recommended as a digital tool in English learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpi

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Jurnal Pustaka Indonesia published Three times a year (April, Agustus and December ) as a medium of distributing scientific research in the field of language, literature , and the Indonesian language and literature education. Jurnal Pustaka Indonesia is published in collaboration between the Yayasan ...