The Use of Whatsapp Video Calls in Teaching Speaking Using Role Play Activity

R. Nur Romdiani, Lilies Youlia Friatin, Leni Irianti

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The present study is aimed at observing the teacher’s way of implementing WhatsApp video calls in teaching speaking using role-play activities and investigating the students’ perceptions of the use of WhatsApp video calls in teaching speaking using role-play to improve speaking skills. The present study uses a qualitative case study. Research instruments consist of online classroom observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The sample of the present study involved fourteen students in grade eight and one English teacher at an Islamic junior high school in Tasikmalaya as a sample in this research. Thus, the use of WhatsApp video calls in teaching speaking by role-play activity is beneficial to improving students’ English performance. The students' perceptions of the use of WhatsApp video call in teaching speaking using role-play activity to improve speaking skills showed that the students consider it an attractive learning activity, positive activity, and it is easy to use. Based on the findings, it is recommended for English teachers to apply technology such as WhatsApp and role-play techniques, especially in teaching speaking so that the student’s speaking performance can improve.

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WhatsApp, Speaking, Role Play

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