Students’ Perception on Applying TikTok in Advancing Critical Thinking in Speaking.

The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of TikTok advances critical thinking in student speaking skills. Employing a quantitative descriptive method, data were collected through a questionnaire with 20 questions divided into two categories: speaking and critical thinking enhancement through TikTok. The questionnaire was distributed to 73 English education students at Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry. Results showed that 77.9% of students agreed TikTok helps them brainstorm ideas and think creatively, employing various critical thinking types aligned with the content consumed. Additionally, 74.1% reported improvements in vocabulary, fluency, and creative idea generation. While most students held positive perceptions of TikTok as a learning tool, Spearman's Correlation Test revealed a moderate positive correlation (0.509) between speaking ability and critical thinking, though not statistically significant. Linear regression analysis further indicated that speaking contribute to critical thinking development (coefficient: 1.012). These findings suggest TikTok can be an effective tool for enhancing critical thinking and speaking skills, though its strategic and intentional use is essential to maximize its educational benefits.