Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Proceedings, Proceedings of The Fourth International Conference on English Language Education

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IMPROVING SPEAKING ENGLISH ABILITY BY USING ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION AT THE THIRD SEMESTER STUDENTS’ OF TBI OF STAIN MAJENE
Rahmi R, Tasya Meir Lentina

Last modified: 2024-10-01

Abstract


This study aims to determine how well third-semester students in STAIN Majene's English Education program can speak English using the ELSA Speak application. The purpose of the study is to determine whether this technology can enhance students' speaking abilities to a substantial degree, considering the importance of English proficiency in the modern globalised world. Twenty students participated in the study, which used an appropriate experimental design. The experimental group used the ELSA Speak app, while the control group received no therapy. Pre- and post-tests were used to gather information about speaking abilities before and after the intervention. The results of the analysis, which was done using SPSS, showed that there had been no discernible change in speaking abilities between the experimental and control groups. These results imply that, despite the ELSA Speak application's intended assistance with language learning, its effects might not be as noticeable as first thought. The study highlights the potential for growth and improvement in this subject. It emphasises the need for additional research and development in language education to adequately address students' difficulties in developing English-speaking abilities. In the end, this study emphasises the necessity for a thorough approach to language learning that integrates a variety of instructional tactics and technologies, serving as a reference for educators and future research.

 


Keywords


ELSA Speak, english, speaking

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