SUMMARY
DUO LINGO APPLICATION FOR TEACHING SPEAKING SKILLS:
STUDENT’S PERCEPTION OF SPEECH ABILITY
This research is an ex-post facto research type. The population in this research was 16
students and the sample was taken by totaling sampling. The data were collected by
questionnaires and tests. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive
statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis.
The goal of this study is to determine whether students' perceptions of the Duolingo
app's ability to enhance their speaking abilities are accurate. Consequently, a qualitative
methodology was adopted in this study, particularly an ethnomethodology research
design.
The Duolingo software can aid students in developing their English language
proficiency, particularly in speaking. The improvement in test results for kids serves as
evidence. Teachers’ ought to be encouraged to utilize this software in language teaching
and learning as a consequence. Teachers must also make sure that this application can
be used effectively. The usage of cell phones in the classroom is an additional crucial
consideration because some schools forbid their use in the classroom.
To find out how the Duolingo app could aid students in improving their speaking skills
in class IX, this study will examine this issue. It is possible to develop a more effective
and engaging learning experience with the help of this application, which is a teaching
tool. In addition, they must be thoughtful in the methods and resources they choose to
use in the classroom so as to accept, develop, and inspire students to take an active role
in the teaching-learning process. Learn English, including how to speak it, in a new way
with Duolingo. It helps individuals who want to learn a foreign language because it is
simple to use and provides a lot of information