Jul 2026· Pro-ELLitera· Vol 4, pp. 73-83· 0 citations
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Speaking is a crucial skill in English language learning, yet many EFL students face challenges in pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency, and confidence. This study investigated the use of Slow English Podcast video content on Instagram to improve students’ speaking skills and explore their responses toward the media. Using a mixed-methods approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design, the study involved 26 second-semester students of the English Education Program at Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe. Data were collected through speaking tests, observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The results showed that the mean score increased from 58.03 to 71.38, indicating a 23.01% improvement. A paired-samples t-test revealed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the treatment. Students also expressed positive perceptions, highlighting the media’s accessibility, engaging content, and contribution to improving pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency, and confidence. These findings suggest that Slow English Podcast video content on Instagram is an effective and engaging medium for enhancing EFL students’ speaking skills.
English language learning at the junior high school level often faces challenges related to students’ lack of confidence and limited opportunities to use English in real communication. This community service activity aimed to improve students’ English skills through the implementation of the Communicative Language Teac...
Bintang Raditya Khairan Wibowo, Ammar Hosadi, Moh. Irfandani· International Journal of Com...· 0 citations
Culture-based English materials may make speaking instruction meaningful by connecting language practice with learners’ cultural knowledge, yet their contribution to speaking development and learning autonomy in secondary schools remains underexplored. This study investigated the effectiveness of culture-based English...
Haerul Azmi, Anniek Orye, Nomsa J. Skosana· Journal of Language Studies...· 0 citations
Pronunciation remains a critical yet challenging component of speaking proficiency, particularly when conventional instruction provides limited opportunities for creative and active learning. This study investigates the novelty and effectiveness of the Treffinger Learning Model as a creative instructional approach to e...
Madania, Herlina Daddi, Maharida· English Language Teaching Me...· 0 citations
EFL learners often face difficulties in constructing coherent, well-written texts. With the rapid development of AI technologies, increasing interest has emerged in their ability to support language learning, especially writing. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of using Artificial Intelligence tools, speci...
M. M. Ahmad, Aram George Simon, Sarah A. Khuder et al.· Online Learning In Education...· 0 citations
Speaking has long been viewed as one of the most challenging skills for EFL learners to master due to limited opportunities for authentic communication, anxiety, and low confidence in using English. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) applications, such as HelloTalk, provide an alternative learning environment tha...
Damayanti Damayanti, Cahya Komara· Klasikal: Journal of Educati...· 0 citations
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