ELSA Speak Application as a Learning Media in Practicing Student’s Speaking Skills: Students’ Voices

Alicia Syabina(1*), Benni Ichsanda Rahman Hz(2)

(1) State Islamic University of North Sumatera
(2) State Islamic University of North Sumatera
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


ELSA Speak (English Language Speech Assistant) is a mobile application designed to help users improve their English pronunciation and speaking skills. This study provides a thorough understanding of how students in High School. This research examines the voices of students at high school level in the using ELSA Speak as a learning media in the classroom. This study was conducted at one of the High School Class in North Sumatra that consist of 30 female students. The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive qualitative research, with data gathered via questionnaires and interviews. The study's findings revealed that students had a positive view of ELSA Speak in improving their speaking skills. This evident from the wide range of data, which indicates that participants generally agree that ELSA Speak is straightforward to use—especially when it comes to the features that support them as learners.

Keywords


ELSA Speak; Pronunciation; Student’s voices; Speaking Skills

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