Enhancing of young learners' speaking achievement through the use of Facebook application: a case study in Indonesia

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate whether the Facebook application could enhance young learners' speaking achievement. The Classroom Action Research (CAR) design was employed in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques were used. The quantitative data were used to examine the young learners' speaking achievement scores, while the qualitative data were used to explore their situation in practicing their speaking skills. The findings indicate that the use of Facebook significantly improved young learners' speaking achievement, as evidenced by the mean score of the pre-test (48.46), post-test 1 (56.78), post-test 2 (63.34), and post-test 3 (67.53). Moreover, the percentage of young learners who achieved the minimum mastery criterion increased from 6.25% in the pre-test to 75% in the post-test 3. Based on the observation sheet, it was found that the young learners were enthusiastic, curious, and confident in practicing their English skills.