The Perceived Used Of Podcast As Learning Media In Improving Students' Speaking Skill

This research explores students perception on the use of podcasts as learning media in improving students' speaking skills in English. It aims to assess the effectiveness of podcasts and identify the advantages and disadvantages in language learning. The study is significant for teachers, students, researchers, and institutions, providing valuable insights into optimizing podcast use for language development. The terminology includes learning media, podcasts, and speaking skills, emphasizing their crucial roles in the educational context. The sample of this study was seven students of the English Department of UIN Ar-Raniry who used podcasts as a medium for learning English. This qualitative research uses a purposive sampling technique to obtain a sample. This research shows that students' perception on the use podcasts as learning media are effective and efficient. In addition, podcasts benefit students' speaking skills, such as increasing their vocabulary and fluency in speaking.