<![CDATA[The advancement of digital technology has given way to various learning media that can be used to improve English language skills, one of which is podcasts. This study was designed to investigate the impact of English podcast content on vocabulary mastery and speaking skills. This study employed a descriptive quantitative approach using a data collection method that involved distributing a questionnaire to 41 respondents. The research instrument consists of nine statements assessing the frequency of podcast use, understanding of English usage, vocabulary mastery, pronunciation skills, and the effectiveness of podcasts as a learning medium. The results indicate that the majority of respondents provided positive feedback regarding the use of English-language podcasts. The majority of responses for each indicator fell into the “agree” category, ranging from 39.02% to 56.10%. The findings indicate that podcasts help respondents understand the use of English in everyday situations, obtain new vocabulary, comprehend word meanings, improve pronunciation, and imitate English expressions and speaking styles. Additionally, podcasts are considered effective because they provide exposure to authentic, natural, and easily accessible language anytime. Thus, English podcasts can serve as an effective digital learning medium to support the improvement of speaking skills and vocabulary mastery for English language learners.]]>
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