Using ELSA App in Speaking Classes: Students’ Voices

Abstract

. T Covid-19 has caused a sudden shift from face to face teaching method to online learning that requires teachers and lectures as well to utilize technology. It also has made a significant surge in usage of online learning applications, video conferencing tools and language apps since COVID-19. One of language learning apps which is used by university students is ELSA Speak App. Hence, in the present study, four classes of students from English Education study program were surveyed to elicit their perceptions toward the use of ELSA App. By using a questionnaire adopted from Martins, Levis and Borges (2016), it is revealed that the majority of the students agreed that ELSA Speak App is a useful tool to improve their speaking ability particularly pronunciation aspect