The Use of Ome-TV Application as a technological medium to Practice English Speaking Skills

Abstract

In this modern moment, a plethora of applications are available to students seeking to enhance their English-speaking proficiency. One such platform is Ome-TV, which facilitates students' engagement with individuals from various regions around the English-speaking world. The objectives of this study were to investigate the benefits of utilizing the OmeTV program as a tool for students to enhance their English-speaking abilities. Additionally, the study attempted to uncover any limitations associated with the use of the Ome-TV application for students' English-speaking practice. The present study employed a qualitative approach utilizing a descriptive qualitative design, with a sample size of six English Language Education Department (ELED) students who served as participants. The researchers employed interviews as a method for data collection. The findings revealed that the benefits of utilizing the Ome-TV application for English Language Education Department (ELED) students' English oral proficiency include becoming effective media for practicing English speaking skills, providing a supportive and entertaining environment for language exposure, meeting mutually respectful fellows to speak English with, providing interactive pronunciation drills in real-time, enhancing lexical proficiency, and receiving a substantial amount of input on grammatical knowledge. Meanwhile, the limitations of utilizing the OmeTV application for English Language Education Department (ELED) students' English oral proficiency consist of inappropriate use of English as a formal language, substantial use of unfavorable language, and utilizing diverse ethnic accents.