EXPLORING ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF YOODLI AI IN SPEAKING CLASS

Abstract

The quick development of information technology has led to the development of several innovative methods and tools for better English speaking. The use of Yoodli, a digital tool driven by artificial intelligence (AI) can alleviate speaking difficulties. However, there is still lack of research on the use of AI in speaking classrooms, and nothing is known about how students’ view about Yoodli in particular. This paper seeks to learn more about how students perceive the use of AI technology in English-speaking classrooms. The sample were 15 first semester students of English Language Study Program of Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan. The research’s conclusions show that students showed positive opinions about AI speaking tools because of their simplicity, adaptability, and accessibility. The results show that the students in this study were receptive to employing Yoodli to support their speaking and raise positive attitudes toward speaking.