THE USE OF DUOLINGO APPLICATION IN DEVELOPING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS IN EFL CLASSROOM

Abstract

The development of digital technology has created many new ways to learn English, especially through mobile applications. The problems of this research based on the phenomenon that most of students had low speaking skill in EFL classroom. The writers used the Duolingo application to improved students' English speaking skills. This study used a literature review approach by collecting and analysing information from various sources about language learning apps. The main focus was to see how Duolingo's features, such as pronunciation practice and game-like systems, can motivate students to practice more often. The results showed that Duolingo is very helpful for students to improve their pronunciation and learn new vocabulary in a fun way. Additionally, the voice features in the app help students become more confident because they could practice anytime without feeling afraid of making mistakes. The study concluded that Duolingo is a beneficial digital tool for supporting the development of English speaking skills in EFL classrooms. It was recommended that teachers integrate mobile learning applications such as Duolingo as complementary resources alongside classroom instruction to enhance speaking practice and learner motivation. Duolingo is an effective tool to support learning, making it less boring and helping students speak English more bravely.