Students' Perceptions of Using Cici AI's Voice Communication Feature in Improving English Speaking Ability
Keywords:
Cici AI’s, Speaking Ability, Students’ PerceptionAbstract
This study explores students' perceptions of using Cici AI's voice communication feature to improve their English speaking abilities. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive phenomenological design, data was collected from 25 university students through a questionnaire and involved 5 selected students for in-depth interviews. The results of the study highlighted five main findings, namely: (1) Usefulness; (2) Easiness; (3) Students' Confidence; (4) Speaking Ability Improvement; and (5) Access Difficulties. The findings showed that students gave a positive perception of Cici AI's voice communication feature as a tool to improve their English speaking ability. This research contributes to the growing body of research on AI in language learning on how Cici AI can support students in improving English speaking ability. Future research would be valuable to explore the long-term impact of Cici AI in improving English speaking skills in various educational settings.
Downloads
References
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), p.77-101. Retrieved from http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/11735/2/thematic_analysis_revised_- _final.pdf
Brookhart, S. (2003). Developing measurement theory for classroom assessment purposes and uses. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 22(4), 5-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-3992.2003.tb00139.
Brown, H. D. (2001). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. Longman.
Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2018). Handbook of qualitative research. Sage Publications, Inc.
Fatimah, Sri Wahyuni, and Hajjatul Qarimah. (2021). “An Analysis of Students Difficulties in Speaking A Descriptive Study at Second Grade Year Students of SMPN 1.” Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Pendidikan 2(1). https://jim.bbg.ac.id/pendidikan/article/view/336/173.
Haenlein, M., & Kaplan, A. (2019). A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence: On the Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence. California Management Review, 61, 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125619864925.
Hazari, A. (2014). Learning Curve: student perceptions have a hugeimpact on understanding (Electronic Version) South China Morning Post.
Muthmainnah, (2024). AI-CiciBot as Conversational Partners in EFL Education, focusing on Intelligent Technology Adoption (ITA) to Mollify Speaking Anxiety. Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (JELTAL), 6(4), 76-85. https://doi.org/10.32996/jeltal.2024.6.4.8.
Nasrah, (2023). The Use of Hello English Application in Collaborative Learning to Improve Students' Speaking Skill at Senior High School 1 Campalagian. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. University of Sulawesi Barat: Sulawesi Barat.
Pratiwi, N., etc al. (2024). Speaking Practice using ChatGPT's Voice Conversation: A Review on Potentials and Concerns. Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture, 6(1), 59-72.
Prayudha.,S., J., & Pradana, A. (2023). An Analysis o f Students ’ Difficulties In English Conversation Practice. Journal corner of education, linguistics and literature, 2(3), 215–222. https://doi.org/10.54012/jcell.v2i3.119 .
Rakya, Z. H. (2023). Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Learner-Instructor Interaction in Online Learning (Literature Review). International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries: Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, 2(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.54938/ijemdcsai.2023.02.1.236 .
Sarwono, S. W. (2010). Pengantar psikologi umum [Introduction togeneral psychology]. Jakarta: Rajawali Pers.
Syahputra, R. (2024). Enhancing Middle School Students' English Speaking Skills through CICI AI: A Qualitative Study of Pedagogical Benefits. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (ICELS), 94-96.
Üstünbaş, Ü. (2024). Hey, GPT, Can We Have a Chat?: A Case Study on EFL Learners’ AI Speaking Practice. International Journal of Modern Education Studies, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.51383/ijonmes.2024.318.
