The use of Duolingo application to increase 8th grade student of Kyai Hasyim Junior High School motivation in learning English

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Pamuji, Tika Intan (2019) The use of Duolingo application to increase 8th grade student of Kyai Hasyim Junior High School motivation in learning English. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

Motivation is important factor in second language learning achievement because learner’s motivation greatly affects their willingness to take part in learning process. In particular situation, less motivated student are likely to lose their attention, misbehave and cause discipline problems. In contrary motivated student are likely to learn more and learn quickly. This quantitative research aimed to describe the use of Duolingo to increase student’s motivation in learning English and the student responses toward Duolingo used. In purpose to answer the research question the researcher collected the data using test, questionnaire and observing course progress in Duolingo. The data analyzed using SPSS 16. From the analysis the researcher found that pre-test mean was 65, 67 and post-test mean was 81, 33, data distribution was normal and from t-test the significance of the data was lower than the level of significance. So, the alternate hypothesis was accepted. It means the use of Duolingo application can increase 8th grade student of Kyai Hasyim Junior High School motivation in learning English. It also supported by student course progress which shows student willingness to engage with the learning process. The student responses toward the use of Duolingo was as follows: Students agree that Duolingo is fun, they fell more motivated and loved to learn English using Duolingo because they really want to increase their English skill. 17 students agree learning using Duolingo is additive. 28 students agree that they would continue learning English using Duolingo. 25 students agree that learning using Duolingo is easy and give them a better understanding the English material. Student agree that Duolingo game like design makes their learning become more attractive, give them a new experience in their way of learning, useful and help them a lot to daily practice their English skill,. Students agree that they like to collect XP and lingot and also fell excited learn using Duolingo because they will get a reward if they get a high degree. And most of them disagree that learning using Duolingo is stressful. It can be concluded that Duolingo can be used to increase student motivation in English language learning.