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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HILOKAL APPLICATION ON SPEAKING SKILL FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL Agustiawati, Hartini; Novasyari, Ressy; Husni, Na'imatul; Anggraini, Nia
Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities Vol 4, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Utan Kayu Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/jrssh.v4i2.165

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Language is crucial for communication and understanding in various aspects of life, including economy, education, politics, and culture. English is the dominant language, but learning it can be challenging due to native speakers' unique personalities and cultures. Speaking ability is crucial for language development and fluency in a second language, and technology like Hilokal offers new opportunities for language learners to improve their skills through interactive apps. This study uses George's library research theory and qualitative research to understand Hilokal, a language learning app that bridges the gap between formal instruction and real-life language use. The app offers interactive games, real audio recordings, and movies to expose learners to native speakers' speech patterns, addressing barriers to building speaking skills. However, Hilokal has two main drawbacks: less popularity and usability compared to popular platforms like Duolingo, and may not be suitable for young learners due to its focus on active conversation. To compete, Hilokal needs to invest in targeted marketing, optimize its user interface, collaborate with language educators, and create an age-appropriate version for young learners.
THE USE OF PICTURE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING SKILL OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS IN SMP NEGERI 1 MAKARTI JAYA BANYUASIN SUMATERA SELATAN Agustiawati, Hartini; Novasyari, Ressy; Wati, Ambar; Novianty, Melisa; angraini, Nike
Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities Vol 4, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Utan Kayu Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/jrssh.v4i1.95

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The topic of this study is “The use of pictures to improve the writing skills of eight grade students of SMPN 1 Makarti Jaya Banyuasin”. This discussion of this lesson is to answer the question of is there a significant improvement between students learning to use pictures learning to use pictures and not to use picture?In this study, researcher used quansi experiments using pre test and post test. The population is eighth grade,especially grade 8.1 and 8.5. One of the classes used as the experimental class is class of 8.5 and the control class is class of 8.1.     The use of media image to improve students writing skills is applied to the experimental class, namely class of  8.5. While the control class does not use images. Each class held treatment and the research lasted for 16 meetings with different pictures at each meeting.From the results of the pretest and post test that have been carried out, the researcher gets the maximum result, namely the valueon the pretest 72% to 78% in the post test. Before holding the post test with the same picture,students were given treatment for 14 meetings. From the results of this study, this means that the use of images can improve students writing skills. The data collection was carried out using the SPSS application.