Elsa Speak App: An Alternative Media to Improve EFL Students’ Speaking Skills in Indonesian Higher Education
Keywords:
EFL, Elsa Speak App, Learning English, Speaking, Online ApplicationAbstract
The present study aims to explore the implementation of the Elsa Speak application to improve the English learning process, especially in speaking ability. In addition, the study explores the perceptions of students in Indonesian higher education regarding the use of the Elsa application and the benefits of the application to convince students out there to be confident in using this application. In collecting data, the authors used qualitative and quantitative methods. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. The findings revealed that students' English speaking skills have improved after using the Elsa application in the learning process. This can be seen from the interviews with participants and the final results of filling out the questionnaire. Therefore, the results of the study provide a contribution that the role of the Elsa Speak App is beneficial to increase the motivation of EFL students to learn speaking skills. The implication is discussed in this study.
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