The Use of Voice Record to Increase EFL Student Speaking Ability

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using Voice Record in enhancing students' speaking abilities. Adopting a quantitative research design, the researcher conducted an experimental study using a pre-test and post-test. The sample comprised 23 students from the English Department, chosen through random sampling. The research involved administering pre-tests and post-tests to assess students' speaking abilities. The pre-test results revealed an average score of 54.78, indicating an initial proficiency below the maximum achievable score of 100. The relatively low standard deviation of 9.10 suggested consistent performance among students. Following the implementation of Voice Record, the post-test average score significantly increased to 84.13, reflecting a remarkable improvement of 29.35 points. Further analyses, including deviation and squared deviation analyses, provided a detailed depiction of individual-level improvements. The t-test analysis, utilizing a calculated t-score of 10.906, demonstrated a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores. Comparison with the critical value (2.08) at a 5% significance level led to the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho) and acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This conclusion supports the claim that the effective utilization of Voice Record enhances students' speaking skills, emphasizing the potential of innovative teaching methods in language instruction.