DOI of the published article https://doi.org/10.31004/jele.v11i3.2373
Effectiveness of the ELSA Speak Application as a Medium for Improving Pronunciation Skill in Speaking English in Vocational High Schools
Efektivitas Aplikasi ELSA Speak sebagai Sarana untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Pengucapan dalam Berbicara Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.11254Keywords:
ELSA speak, Pronunciation, Speaking Skills, Mobile Learning, English LearningAbstract
Pronunciation is an essential aspect of English speaking skills, particularly for vocational high school students who need effective oral communication in future workplaces. However, many students still struggle with accurate English pronunciation. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the ELSA Speak application in improving students' pronunciation skills. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was employed. The participants were 39 students of class XI MP1 at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Taman. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test oral pronunciation assessments and analyzed using SPSS and paired sample t-tests. The findings revealed that the mean score increased from 73.08 in the pre-test to 81.56 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant improvement. These findings suggest that ELSA Speak is an effective supplementary tool for enhancing pronunciation through technology-assisted and autonomous learning in EFL classrooms.
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