210-214 THE EFFECT OF YOUTUBE IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS

Abstract

In language learning, speaking becomes evidence of the student's competence in the language they are learning; however, students' ability to speak can be hampered by various problems they face, such as lack of confidence, lack of vocabulary and grammar, and inadequate teaching strategy. In this era, information and technology (IT) developments can be the solution to these problems. The advancement of technology seems to have many positive effects on education. The technology offers a variety of learning media that students can enjoy. One of the technological developments that can be used as a learning medium is YouTube. YouTube offers several types of learning-related videos. While learning English, English as a Foreign Language learners can find several types of videos that can help in the learning process. Hence, YouTube can help the students. to improve your language skills, especially your speaking skills. This document aims to explain the effectiveness of using YouTube as a learning medium in demonstrating the student's speaking skills