THE lEFFECT OF ENGLISH LISTENING AND SPEAKING DIGITAL APSS ON STUDENT’S LISTENING SKILLS GRADE XI ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024 AT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 1 BATAM

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effect of implementing an English listening and speaking digital application on enhancing the listening skills of grade XI students at vocational high school 1 Batam. This study used an experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 70 students from two classes were selected as research samples, where one class was used as an experimental group that used the digital application and the other class as a control group that did not use the application. The data collection instrument was a listening skills test given before and after the learning provided. The data analysis revealed that learners listening skills improved significantly in the experimental class. The ttest findings (0.000 <0.005) indicate that the hypothesis testing (Ha) is acceptable. This research indicates that applying English listening and speaking digital apps helps students improve their listening skills. The study's findings highlight the necessity of using appropriate learning material, such as digital technology, when teaching English in order to improve students' listening skills.