Improve Students 'Speaking Ability Using Android-Based Learning Applications

Abstract

. The purpose of this study was to improve students' ability in English pronunciation using an Android-based learning application. The use of Android applications or what is called Smart Telephone currently offers a lot of applications that can improve students' English proficiency. The purpose of this research is to implement android-based applications and get factors that can improve students' language skills. In this research, the method used is qualitative method. In this research, the number of respondents was 26 students and the data collection technique used was to provide daily notes, observations and interviews. The results of the observation show that the use of Android-based application devices can improve students 'ability to pronounce words using English in the category of Enough, Good, as for the factors that can increase students' abilities because Android-based applications can practice more often and can distinguish each word, Students can understand words and can find out errors in pronunciation, Therefore the use of android-based applications can improve students in pronouncing words using English.