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Damanik, Emeliya Sukma Dara
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ELSA Speak: Piquing Demotivated Students to Self-Improve Their Pronunciation with an AI-powered English Speaking Coach Khalizah, Nur; Damanik, Emeliya Sukma Dara
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v6i1.18727

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The heightened global expectation of English proficiency is equally matched with the demand for students of this generation to be adept at handling technology, leading to the boom of artificial intelligence application in education. This paper is a contribution from a local teacher’s attempt to adapt and use an AI English speaking coach called ELSA Speak. This study determines the impact of using the app in enhancing junior high school students’ speaking skills through a pre-experimental study and establish a state-of-the-art understanding of the extent of the collective exploration of this AI. The first research design is a pre-experimental study and utilised the quantitative analysis approach, involving 23 third-grade pupils from MTs Zia Salsabila Percut Sei Tuan as the sample. The second research design is a systematic literature review of a total of 491 papers published from 2015 to 2024. Findings from the primary data proved that ELSA Speak app effectively enhances students' speaking proficiency in five aspects (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and content) and successfully held the attention of students whose history prior to the use had very low motivation to learn and practice English as a foreign language. However, the systematic review revealed that this type of study is the furthest point of current investigation on ELSA Speak app, and thus calls for the need for more robust studies to develop a better understanding of whether the short-term success of using the AI can last for long-term and in what other ways can it be integrated into the teaching syllabus.
Students’ Perceptions on the Effectiveness of the Taboo Game in Enhancing English Vocabulary Acquisition Lestari, Sri Dewi; Damanik, Emeliya Sukma Dara
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v6i2.19819

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The integration of game-based learning methods in language education has been explored to varying extents, yet there remains a significant gap in understanding how specific games like the Taboo Game can impact English vocabulary acquisition among junior high school students. This study aims to address this gap by examining students' perceptions of using Taboo to enhance their English vocabulary. Participants included 34 junior high school students from MTs Madrisatul Ikbar during the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, with a subset of 12 students selected for interviews. A purposive sampling technique was employed to identify participants. The study utilized a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, collecting data through observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews. Findings indicate that the majority of students perceived the Taboo Game positively, noting improvements in vocabulary retention, increased engagement, and reduced anxiety in learning English. Despite some differing opinions, the overall consensus highlighted the game's effectiveness and enjoyment as a learning tool. This study underscores the potential of Taboo as an engaging and effective method for enhancing English vocabulary skills in a junior high school setting.
Co-Authors Arsini, Yenti Khalizah, Nur Nurdiana Nurdiana Sri Dewi Lestari, Sri Dewi Wandini, Rora Rizky Wirtati, Ira