Utilizing TikTok as a Digital Learning Medium to Improve Senior High School Students’ English Speaking Skills

Abstract

This community service initiative aims to enhance the English-speaking abilities of senior high school students by utilizing TikTok as a digital educational tool. The participants in this project were a cohort of EFL students who faced challenges in speaking, particularly regarding their confidence, fluency, and ability to express ideas. The objective of this program was to establish an engaging, interactive, and pertinent learning atmosphere that fosters the development of students' speaking skills. A project-based learning methodology was employed, wherein students produced brief speaking videos on TikTok and engaged in peer feedback sessions. The findings reveal a significant enhancement in the students' speaking performance, confidence, and creativity. Furthermore, students exhibited increased motivation and active involvement throughout the learning experience. This indicates that the incorporation of familiar digital platforms into language education can effectively improve both academic results and student engagement.