EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON THE SPEAKING PROFICIENCY OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: CASE STUDY AT SMA MUHAMMADIYAH TENGGARONG

Abstract

This study examines the effect of YouTube video-based learning media on students at SMA Muhammadiyah Tenggarong. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a significant effect on improving students' English language skills. In this study, the author conducted quantitative research using the pre-experimental design method, which only involved one group of classes that were given a pre-test and post-test. The sample class consisted of twenty-one students. The class was taught to speak by using YouTube videos. As a result, YouTube video-based learning proved to be an effective pedagogical tool to improve students' speaking competence in social situations.