Speaking proficiency is a key component of communicative competence in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. Despite studying in an English-focused academic setting, many students in the English Study Program at Universitas Riau still face challenges in using English for oral communication. To investigate this issue, the study employed a descriptive quantitative research design c…
This study addresses the integration of digital technology in English language teaching, focusing on podcast applications as an alternative platform for speaking practice. The research was conducted at a Junior High School in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, using the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) strategy as a pedagogical approach. A mixed-method research design was applied, combining quantitative and qualitati…
This study investigates the effect of using English poetry on students’ vocabulary mastery and writing skill at the junior high school level. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design involving two classes: an experimental class taught through English poetry and a control class taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests in writing, assessing …
This study aims to investigate the effect of using Duolingo as a gamification app on junior high school students’ self-directed learning ability and writing skills. It also explores the students’ perception of their self-directed learning ability after using Duolingo in an out-of-class context. By focusing on both cognitive outcomes (writing skills) and affective-behavioral aspects (self-di…