THE USE OF PODCAST MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SPEAKING ACHIEVEMENT AT MADRASAH ALIYAH AULIA CENDEKIA PALEMBANG

By integrating podcasts into language instruction, educators can create a more engaging, authentic, and accessible environment for practicing speaking skills. The potential of podcasts to improve speaking proficiency lies in their ability to provide consistent auditory input, expand vocabulary, and model accurate pronunciation. This research, therefore, seeks to explore the impact of podcast use on students' speaking achievement at Madrasah Aulia Cendekia. The study aims to provide insights into how podcasts might bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ultimately fostering a learning experience that better equips students for real-life communicationThis study investigated the effectiveness of using podcast media to improve students'speaking achievement at Madrasah Aliyah Aulia Cendekia Palembang. The study utilized apre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach involving 35 students from grade X as participants. For 10 sessions, the students were exposed to podcast-based learning, where they listened to and practiced speaking through various podcast episodes designed to improve their self-introductions, daily routines, hobbies, and personal experiences in English. Data was collected through pre-test and post-test assessments to measure the improvement of students' speaking ability. The results showed a significant improvement in students' speaking achievement, with post- test scores significantly higher than pre-test scores. The findings suggest that podcasts can be an effective tool in improving students' speaking ability by providing engaging and authentic language practice opportunities. The study recommends integrating podcasts into the English curriculum to encourage better speaking ability among students.
Keywords: Podcast,speaking achievement, English language learning, pre- experimental design