THE USE OF MEMRISE APPLICATION IN TEACHING SPEAKING SKILL: A CASE STUDY OF 7TH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 1 MANDALAWANGI

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the implementation and students' responses to the Memrise application, a learning media in teaching speaking skills in terms of the acceptability of 7th grade students at SMPN 1 Mandalawangi. This research aims to know the implementation at Memrise application in the classroom, by observing and analyzing how students respond to this application by interviews. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study design. Because in this pandemic period, the teachers limited students' activities and only provided opportunities for the researcher to examine 10 students in 7 grade. The results of this research stated that 10 students who had participated in this study felt a difference after using the Memrise application as a learning media, 3 students stated the Memrise application is a fun application, 3 other students stated that the Memrise application was easy to use and easy to understand, and 4 others stated that this Memrise application could help in improving their speaking skills. In addition, 10 students who took part in this study also felt comfortable when learning using the Memrise application and they suggested that learning in the classroom can be assisted by using applications so that learning can be easier and more enjoyable. Thus, it can be concluded, the use of Memrise applications can be applied and accepted by 7th grade junior high school students in teaching speaking skills.