PERCEPTION OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BRIGJEN KATAMSO SUNGGAL REGARDING THE USE OF ENGLISH PODCAST IN SPEAKING SKILL

Abstract

This study investigates how Grade VIII students at Junior High School Brigjen Katamso Sunggal view the use of English podcasts to improve their speaking skills. Data were gathered from 15 respondents using a questionnaire consisting of 10 affirmative statements on a 5-point Likert scale. The results show that most students have a positive perception of podcasts, particularly regarding engagement and learning effectiveness, although confidence and comprehension received lower scores, indicating areas needing improvement. The findings imply that strategic integration of podcasts can bolster speaking skills, and further research with a larger sample size is advisable.