Lembar Reviewer_Students’ Perception of The Use of Mobile Application Duolingo for Learning English

Susanti, Ani and Pramesti, Pramesti Lembar Reviewer_Students’ Perception of The Use of Mobile Application Duolingo for Learning English. Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

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Abstract

This study aims to find out the perception of English Department students at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan toward the use of Duolingo application for learning English and to explore the advantages and disadvantages of Duolingo for learning English according to them. The researcher applied the qualitative method involving six voluntary students and using interview techniques in data collection. By using the theory of perception and the typical characteristics of MALL, the writers found that the respondents have a positive perception of Duolingo usability, context, control, connectivity, mobility, blending, content, technical support, and cost. There are some advantages of Duolingo, such as attractive, fewer ads, and having gamifiying content. While the disadvantages are that Duolingo cannot be used without internet connections, no further explanation in grammar, and cannot be used as the primary source of language learning.

Item Type:	Other
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) > S1-English Education (S1-Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris)
Depositing User:	Mrs Ani Susanti
Date Deposited:	16 Mar 2021 05:35
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2022 04:49
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/23774

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