Students’ Perceptions Toward Tiktok Media To Increase Their Motivation In Learning Speaking

This study aimed to explore the perceptions and obstacles faced by students when using the TikTok application to enhance their motivation in learning speaking skills. This study used qualitative descriptive design. Interviews were conducted with 10 students from the English Language Education Department at UIN Ar-Raniry. The findings reveal that all students were aware of using TikTok for improving speaking skills and identified various benefits, such as exposure to educational content focused on public speaking and vocabulary enrichment. Convenience and accessibility were also highlighted as advantages of using TikTok. However, some participants expressed reservations about TikTok's effectiveness in a classroom setting due to potential distractions. The study also identified obstacles, including the short duration of videos, pronunciation challenges, unstable internet connection, and distractions. Overcoming these challenges requires improvements in internet infrastructure, device accessibility, and effective time management skills. By addressing these obstacles, students can maximize the potential of TikTok as a supplementary tool for enhancing their speaking abilities.