The Effectiveness of the CAKE Mobile Application in Improving English Speaking Skills

Syakila Nazla Muchari, Putri Kinaya Maharani, Arika Zainina Syasya, Husnul Khatimah, Sri Intan Ikhwandari Lubis, Juliana Juliana

Abstract


The improvement of English-speaking skills is crucial for students, especially in a globalized world where communication is key. However, many students struggle with speaking proficiency, leading to a gap between the desired skills and actual performance. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a CAKE mobile application in enhancing students' English-speaking skills through Classroom Action Research (CAR). The study involved 20 junior high school students and utilized both qualitative (observations) and quantitative (pre-test and post-test) data. The results revealed a significant improvement in students' speaking skills, with the post-test mean score rising from 73.50 in Cycle I to 85.10 in Cycle II. The number of students meeting the minimum mastery criterion (KKM) increased from 25% to 85%. This study concludes that integrating the CAKE mobile application into the curriculum is an effective technology medium for improving English-speaking skills.


Keywords


Cake mobile application, English-speaking skills student performance

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31004/jele.v11i3.2457

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