Educational Journal
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): MAY-JULY

The Effectiveness of MALL Through Duolingo in Speaking of 7th Grade Students at SMP Negeri 5 Sukawati

Ni Wayan Senia Remani (I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar State Hindu University)
Ni Putu Ratni (I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar State Hindu University)
I Putu Andre Suhardiana (I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar State Hindu University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to test the effectiveness of using MALL through Duolingo on the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 5 Sukawati. This study used a quasi-experimental research design. Participants were 75 seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 5 Sukawati, divided into two classes. A speaking test was used to collect data through a pretest and posttest. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics and non-parametric tests, especialy the Mann-Whitney U test and Guade's ANCOVA. The test results showed a significant difference in post-test scores between the two groups after controlling for pre-test scores as a covariate using the Guade's ANCOVA test, with a p-value of 0.000, or lower than 0.05. These results indicate a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. The mean score for the experimental group was 71.08, while the mean score for the control group was 64.56. Therefore, it can be concluded that using Duolingo has a significant effect on students' speaking skills.

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edu

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Education Other

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Dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of education. It focuses on studies related to teaching and learning processes, curriculum development, educational environments, teacher education, educational technology, and education development at various levels. The journal ...