SYAFRYADIN SYAFRYADIN (UNIVERSITAS BENGKULU)
PAIDI GUSMULIANA (Curup State Islamic Institute)
TATU NUFUS (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
ADE MAHMUD (Nusantara Islamic University Bandung,)
HILDA RAKERDA (Universitas Bangka Belitung)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION IN ENGLISH SPEAKING CLASS: STUDENTS’ VIEW AND OBSTACLES : METHODOLOGIES AND TEACHING APPROACHES

This study aims to find students’ view towards the implementation of Artificial intelligence (AI) in learning speaking and its obstacles. Mixed method was used to conduct this research. the total population is 105 students. While, the sample of this study was thirty five students of English Education Department, Bengkulu University, Indonesia. It was just because only class C that the lecturer implemented Artificial intelligence application in public speaking class. Thus, the sampling technique was purposive sampling. Questionnaire and interview were addressed as instruments to answer the research questions. The questionnaire was addressed to thirty five students, while only fifteen students were interviewed. The data were analyzed quantitavely and qualitatively. For quantitative analysis, the data were analyzed by using simple calculation to know the percentage and mean score. For qualitative data analysis, coding was used for it. The result showed that students had positive responses towards the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in English speaking calss. However, few students faced several obstacles in applying in it when they spoke English. Those obstacles were poor internet connection, incomplete feature of the AI application, language skill and psychological problem. In short, AI applications can be as one of media for students in learning speaking because it helps them for speaking, even though, those still have limitation.

Syafryadin serves as a lecturer within the English Education Postgraduate Program at Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Bengkulu. His scholarly pursuits encompass English Language pedagogy, public speaking, and the development of English teaching materials. He has delivered numerous presentations at both national and international conferences, and his contributions extend to publications in nationally accredited journals as well as esteemed international journals.

Paidi Gusmuliana holds the position of lecturer within the English Education Program at Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, State Islamic Institute Curup. His research interests primarily revolve around English Language teaching, with a particular focus on speaking skills. He has delivered numerous presentations at both national and international conferences and has made significant contributions to publications in nationally accredited journals as well as reputable international journals.

Tatu Zakiyatun Nufus holds the position of English lecturer within the Psychology Department at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Her research interests encompass English Language teaching, the development of English teaching materials, and pedagogical strategies. She has presented numerous papers at both national and international conferences and has contributed to publications in nationally accredited journals as well as reputable international journals.

Ade Mahmud serves as a lecturer at Nusantara Islamic University Bandung, specializing in educational management. His research interests primarily focus on material development and pedagogical strategies. Ade Mahmud has presented numerous papers at both national and international conferences and has also contributed extensively to publications in nationally accredited journals and reputable international journals.

Hilda Rakerda holds the position of lecturer in English Literature at Universitas Bangka Belitung. Her scholarly pursuits center around multimodal studies, technology-enhanced learning, and linguistics. She has presented numerous papers at both national and international conferences and has also contributed to publications in nationally accredited journals as well as respected international journals.