Exploring the Use of Studycat Application in Supporting Students’ Speaking Practice
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https://doi.org/10.37630/jpb.v16i3.4921Keywords:
Studycat, Speaking Practice, Young Learners, Interactive LearningAbstract
Speaking is a key skill when learning English, especially for kids. Many young students struggle to speak because they don’t feel confident and don’t know enough words. Therefore, using interactive digital media is seen as a good way to help students practice their speaking skills. This study looks to how this Studycat app can help pupil engage in speaking exercises. A qualitative descriptive strategy was used in the investigation. This people involved in five third-graders from an Islamic primary school participated in this study MIS Al-Washliyah, Bogak Besar-Serdang Bedagai. This information was acquired from watching courses., talking to people, and using scoring guides for speaking abilities. The findings reveal that the implementation of the Studycat application provides substantial support for students' speaking practice. The exploration shows that students demonstrated increased engagement, self-confidence, and active involvement in their learning. Furthermore, the application facilitated students in repeating words, answering simple questions, and utilizing basic vocabulary in spoken sentences. The study concludes that interactive digital media like Studycat effectively creates a supportive environment for young learners' speaking exploration.
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