Integrating TikTok as a Learning Tool to Develop EFL Students’ Speaking Skills

A Classroom Action Research at SMP Aisyiyah Muhammadiyah 3 Malang

Authors

  • Natarinda Dewi Mirela English Education Department, Insan Budi Utomo University
  • Yahmun English Education Department, Insan Budi Utomo University
  • Endang Sumarti Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Insan Budi Utomo
  • Munawir Hadi Wijaya English Education Department, Insan Budi Utomo University

Keywords:

TikTok, speaking skill, EFL learners, classroom action research, learning media

Abstract

This study explores the integration of the TikTok application as a learning medium to enhance students’ speaking skills at SMP Aisyiyah Muhammadiyah 3 Malang. Implemented as a Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles, the study involved 28 eighth-grade students. Both qualitative (observation and interview) and quantitative (pre-test and post-test) data were collected and analyzed. The findings revealed that the use of TikTok significantly improved students’ speaking performance. In the pre-test, only 14.2% of the students achieved the minimum mastery criterion. This percentage increased to 64.2% in Post-Test I and 85.7% in Post-Test II. Furthermore, TikTok effectively fostered student participation, enhanced their confidence, and created an enjoyable learning atmosphere. The study concludes that TikTok can serve as an effective and engaging alternative medium for teaching speaking in EFL classrooms.

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Published

2025-12-24

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Prosiding Seminar Nasional Universitas Insan Budi Utomo

Section

Articles