The Students’ Opinions of Using English Conversation Practice Application in Learn Speaking English

Abstract

The development of technology today contributes significantly to the field of education, particularly in English language learning. One form of technology based learning is the use of the English Conversation Practice application to improve speaking skills. This study aims to explore students’ opinions on using the application to enhance their English-speaking ability. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through semi-structured interviews involving four 11th-grade students at a senior high school in Banyuwangi who had used the application. The results show that students have positive opinions of the application. It is considered easy to access and helpful in improving fluency, pronunciation, message comprehension, and building confidence in speaking. Features such as conversation exercises, voice recording, and topic selection were the most favored aspects. This study concludes that the English Conversation Practice application is effective as a supplementary tool in teaching English speaking skills at the senior high school level.