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This document discusses a study on student perceptions of using the VOA Learning English online media resource for learning English listening skills. The study found that using online media like VOA Learning English in lessons helped students understand materials better. Students were enthusiastic about features like videos that made English learning more effective. Additionally, VOA Learning English can be accessed anywhere, allowing students to use it outside of school hours for independent study. The document provides background on the increasing use of technology in education and outlines some theories on using learning media to support effective instruction.

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Utilization VOA Learning English Learning Media in learning

English, especially listening skills (Student Perception)

Idan Fakhry Wildan1, Farouk Imam Arrasyid, M.Pd.I, M.Pd2, Siti Luruh
Ayu Noerjannah, M.Pd3 (khusus penulis korepondensi, harap diberikan
tanda bintang)
1,2,3
IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
*
Pos-el: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]

ABSTRACT

The use of learning media in learning activities makes it easier for teachers to
convey the material being taught to students. Likewise for students, the use of
learning media can make it easier for students to understand the material that the
teacher conveys. This study discusses the use one of online media in listening for
senior high school. From various kinds of online media, the online media used is
VOA Learning English. This study aims to know student responses to the use of
online media, one of which is VOA Learning English in classroom learning. The
research method used is qualitative research with open-ended questionnaire as
instrument and students as object of the research. From the results of this study,
researchers found that the use of online media in learning activities really helps
students understand a material. The use of VOA Learning English is one of the
online media used. With the features offered, such as the use of videos, it makes
students enthusiastic and able to learn English effectively. In addition, VOA
Learning English can be accessed anywhere and anytime so that students can use
it outside of school hours.

Kata kunci: Use of Online Media; VOA Learning English; Student Perspective.

ABSTRAK

Penggunaan media pembelajaran dalam kegiatan pembelajaran memudahkan


guru dalam menyampaikan materi yang diajarkan kepada siswa. Begitu juga bagi
siswa, penggunaan media pembelajaran dapat memudahkan siswa dalam
memahami materi yang disampaikan guru. Penelitian ini membahas penggunaan
salah satu media online dalam menyimak untuk SMA. Dari berbagai macam
media online, media online yang digunakan adalah VOA Learning English.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui respon siswa terhadap penggunaan
media online salah satunya VOA Learning English dalam pembelajaran di kelas.
Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan instrumen
angket terbuka dan siswa sebagai objek penelitian. Dari hasil penelitian ini
peneliti menemukan bahwa penggunaan media online dalam kegiatan
pembelajaran sangat membantu siswa dalam memahami suatu materi.
Penggunaan VOA Learning English merupakan salah satu media online yang
digunakan. Dengan fitur-fitur yang ditawarkan seperti penggunaan video
membuat siswa antusias dan mampu belajar bahasa Inggris dengan efektif. Selain
itu, VOA Learning English dapat diakses dimana saja dan kapan saja sehingga
siswa dapat menggunakannya di luar jam sekolah.

Keywords: Penggunaan Media Online; VOA Learning English; Perspektif Siswa.

A. INTRODUCTION
At this time, the use of technology is increasingly massive in various
aspects. No exception in the world of education, the use of advanced
technology is very helpful in learning activities. Technological advances
have created new challenges and demands for teachers and students
(Sumakul, Hamied, and Sukyadi 2022). Sumakul (2019) explains that there
are specific skills that teachers need to master. AI gives teachers new things
that can influence existing classroom practices. This may apply in all fields
of study, including English as a Foreign Language (EFL). From this
perspective, AI can be seen as an instrumental companion not only for
students but also for teachers (Sumakul, Hamied, and Sukyadi 2022).
Referring to the quote above, the use of technology today can be used as an
auxiliary instrument for the implementation of student and teacher learning
activities. However, this must also be adjusted to the abilities of teachers
and students in utilizing the technology used.
The massive use of technology among the public is in line with the
creation of social media which is used by many people to communicate both
locally and long-distance. Social media makes it easy for users to connect
without being limited by distance and time. For this reason, the use of social
media really helps us to communicate with the world community using
English. Currently the ability to speak English is very important for people
to communicate with the global community (Samad and Fitriani, 2016).
According to Marshall (2002:18) as cited in (Harahap, S. D. 2020: 891),
new opportunities can be obtained by using technology. It offers users to
connect with people around the world and provides many unique
perspectives and experiences. Communication with the global community
stimulates us to get used to hearing and speaking English. So, the more
often we use English, it will make us accustomed to it and make it easier to
learn English.
There are several online media that can help master listening skills in
English. Listening skill is one way to master English. To help foreign
speakers learn to speak and listen to the language, many types of technology
have been created. Among them are media that can help improve listening
skills such as podcasts, listen to music and radio (Harahap, S. D. 2020: 891).
Listening is the foundation upon which all other abilities are formed and the
principal medium by which students develop original interactions with their
target language and culture. It is considered to be the most challenging
language skill for learners of a particular language. Therefore, the
presentation of audience object problems using sound (video) is expected to
attract students' interest in the material presented through multimedia (text,
images, pictures, sound images, videos) in various colors and attractive
images (Lam Kieu et al. 2021).
One of the online or web media that can be used to master English,
especially listening skills, is VOA Learning English. Research that focuses
on online media that can help in students' listening skills. as stated by Van et
al. (2021), using media to help students learn English will bring a strong
potential to improve language skills for students and encourage the process
of learning English. The online media used is the VOA Learning English
website which has interesting features in it. The use of media in listening
skills aims to make it easier for students to learn and get to know English
through audio with visuals which help make it easier to show the meaning
of the audio heard. According to Pham, D. T. T. (2021) the purpose of
listening is to provide guidance to students or gather information from
various types of messages or genres such as sounds, studies, directions,
poems, songs, etc. And dialogue: debates, debates, films, etc.
Based on the description above, this study will discuss the use of
online media, namely VOA Learning English in English learning activities,
especially listening skills. Listening skill is one way to learn English
(Harahap, S. D. 2020: 891). For this reason, researchers will examine how
students respond when English listening skill learning activities use media,
in this case the media used is VOA Learning English. In addition, are
students motivated to learn independently using this media. Thus, students'
responses to the use of VOA Learning English can be identified and
whether they are motivated or not to continue studying independently using
VOA Learning English or other online media.
B. THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK
There are several theories underlying the formation of research that
will be carried out. This becomes the basis for researchers in determining
understanding and knowledge about the matter to be studied. This aims to
align the perceptions of several keywords contained in the research that
researchers are doing. According to Mayring, P. (2014), the theoretical
foundation for the development of procedures for a qualitative content
analysis. That is, the theoretical foundation can become the basic framework
for forming research and developing the theory that will be analyzed in this
study. Here are some theories used in this research, including:
1. Utilization Learning Media
Learning media is a set of tools or equipment that allows instructors
and students to carry out learning activities (Prasetyo, et al., 2011: 16), in
contrast to Permendikbud. 65 According to the 2013 Standard Process of
Primary and Secondary Education, the production of learning tools is a vital
aspect of learning planning and takes the shape of the syllabus, lesson plans,
creation of learning media and learning resources, assessment tools, and
learning scenarios. This is what causes the learning media is one of the
components needed for learning. To increase the efficacy of learning
attainment targets, learning media is required. That is, the learning process
will take place if the recipient of the message communicates with the
source/channel message via the media. This is consistent with the definition
of instructional media, which is a medium used to transmit a learning
message (Mediawati, 2011). As a result, the media-based learning process
becomes more effective (Bulut, Akçakın, Kaya, & Akçakın, 2014).
Stem (2004:4) as cited in (Rohmawati and Fajri 2022) states that
online learning is education that takes place over the internet. This is often
referred to as "e learning" among other terms. In conducting online learning,
the teacher must make sure that teaching and learning activities are going
well even though the teacher and students are in different places. And the
teacher must also be able to choose and design suitable teaching media to
create student interest in learning so that learning objectives can be achieved
(Rohmawati and Fajri 2022).
Furthermore Rohmawati, C., & Fajri, DR (2022) added that online
learning can be carried out via personal computers or smartphones, and
there are many Assisted Learning Mobile Applications that provide various
applications to choose from. So that many online media are used in this case
to support students in facilitating learning, especially English. Obari (2021)
found that many students were satisfied with the learning environment when
applying media to mixed training. If there is contact between speaker and
listener, communication occurs. Therefore, the use of media is proven to be
very helpful for students in learning English activities.
2. VOA Learning English
Voice of America (VOA) provides news, information, and cultural
programming via the Internet, cell phones, and social media. Specialized
English, one of its columns, plays a key role in learning English with
content such as Technology Reports, Science in News, Agriculture Reports,
Economic Reports and so on. Agricultural dynamic information expressed
in English, no doubt, acts as an effective way for English learners. In
addition, those who spend a significant amount of time researching
agriculture may benefit from VOA learning English (Li 2020). VoA (Voice
of America) learning English video is an American broadcasting program
released for English learners whose speakers are native English speakers
and whose speech speed is slower than normal (Astuti, D., Dj, M. Z., &
Musfirah, M, 2020 ).
If you quote on the official website
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/, learning English is VOA's
multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners
around the world. English learning began with Special English, launched by
Voice of America in 1959. Special English newscasts and features have
been a staple of VOA's international shortwave broadcasts for more than
half a century. In 2014, our product line expanded to include more English
teaching materials, and the service became known as Learn English. Inside
there are several levels in learning including beginning level, intermediate
level and advance level. At the beginning level, the Level 1 and Level 2
Programs are designed for beginner English learners by certified American
English teachers. Ask a Teacher is a new program where students can ask
questions and teachers answer them. News Words are short videos that
explain words or terms used in the news. Then at the intermediate level,
some language teaching methods are boring and disconnected from real life.
People soon forget what they learn, or focus on words and phrases without
context. Students absorb American English through content drawn from US
and world news, Health and Lifestyle, Science and Technology, Arts and
Culture, and other topics. Learners can build vocabulary, strengthen
speaking skills and improve communication skills for work, school and
everyday life. At the advanced level can read classic literature with
American Stories, learn idioms and expressions with Words and Stories,
study with Everyday Grammar, and keep up with innovations and trends in
Education in the US and around the world. Let's Teach English and News
Literacy is a free online training program for advanced learners and English
teachers.
3. Listening Skill
ISP Nation and Jonathan Newton define listening as the natural
precursor to speaking; the early stages of language development in one's
first language (and in the naturalistic acquisition of other languages) depend
on listening (ISP & Jonathan, 2009). In other words, the first way to acquire
language is listening. It can be observed through what the baby does. They
acquire their first language or mother tongue through listening to other
people around them, such as their parents, brothers, sisters and others.
Before speaking, for the first time, they learn new vocabulary and learn how
to pronounce it through listening (Astuti, D., Dj, M. Z., & Musfirah, M,
2020).
In teaching listening, there are three characteristics that must be
completed. Wilson states that the following stages consist of:
a. Pre-Listening
In pre-listening, learners construct their background knowledge.
Learners activate schemata by asking what they know, then finding
out why they are listening and predicting what they will hear.
b. While Listening
In while-listening, the learner is given input, starting from listening
to the core and then listening to the details. After that, they can check if
what they hear is what they should hear. In addition, students monitor
whether what they previously predicted was correct or not and whether
they got success in doing the task.
c. Post-Listening
In the post listening the students checked the answers to their
assignments and discussed the difficulties they had. They get feedback
whether they can fulfill the task or not and how they can respond (JJ
Wilson, 2008).
Several ideas require specific attention in the process of acquiring the
ability to listen to and understand speech in a foreign language, according to
Mukarrama, J., Jasurbek, A., and Kamoliddin, S. (2022). Listening
comprehension is divided into three categories of concepts:
1) Concepts related to states and conditions of listening
comprehension;
2) Concepts related to the perception of the components of the speech
heard;
Concepts A and B above are general concepts that form the basis of
understanding listening in all respects language, mother tongue or foreign
language.
3) The form of the speech heard, namely the concepts related to the
language spoken by the speech.
Hearing, according to ISP Nation and Jonathan Newton, is the natural
predecessor to speaking; the early phases of language development in one's
original language (as well as naturalistic learning of other languages) rely on
listening (ISP & Jonathan, 2009). In other words, hearing is the initial step
in learning a language. It is visible via what the infant does. They learn their
first language or mother tongue through listening to others, such as their
parents, siblings, sisters, and others. They learn new vocabulary and how to
pronounce it by listening before speaking for the first time (Astuti, D., Dj,
M. Z., & Musfirah, M, 2020).
According to Nunan (2001), as stated in Astuti, D., Dj, M. Z., and
Musfirah, M (2020), listening is a six-stage process that includes Listening,
Attending, Understanding, Remembering, Evaluating, and Responding.
These stages occur in fast succession and in sequence.
1) Hearing is the perception of sound, not necessarily paying
attention; you must hear to hear, but you do not have to listen to
hear.
2) Attention refers to the decisions that our brains make. The brain
filters out inputs and permits only a handful to be focused on.
3) The third step is understanding, which involves examining the
meaning of what we've heard and comprehending the symbols
we've seen and heard.
4) The following step is to remember. Remember is a key Listening
process because it indicates that, in addition to hearing and
comprehending the message, an individual must also add it to the
mental storage bank, which means that the information will be
memorized in our minds.
5) The communication that has been received is evaluated by the
listener. The Listener actively assesses the information at this point,
distinguishing facts from opinions and identifying the presence or
absence of bias or prejudice in the communication.
6) We have Responding, which is a step in which the speaker verifies
whether the message was successfully received based on the
answer.
According on Babita Tyagi's research, Peterson classifies listening
tactics into Top-Down and Bottom-Up strategies. Listening to primary
ideas, forecasting, making conclusions, and summarizing are all examples
of top-down methods.
Meanwhile, the Bottom-Up technique entails the following steps: (1)
listening to precise information, (2) detecting cognate terms, and (3)
recognizing word order patterns (Babita Tyagi, 2013).

C. RESEARCH METHOD
This study uses a qualitative method. Researchers use a qualitative approach
to present the results of the analysis. Sources of data in this study are students.
Students are also the object of research in this study because researchers will
process data from student responses to the use of this online media. For that, the
instrument used is a questionnaire. Researchers will distribute questionnaires to
students about their responses from using VOA Learning English media. The
procedure for collecting data is that the researcher asks students to fill out a
questionnaire that has been prepared for students and then students fill it out
within the allotted time. Next, the researcher processes the data based on the
results of the most answers which will be presented in the results and discussion
section.
D. FINDING AND DISCUSSION
Quoting from the official VOA website Learning Englihs is VOA's
multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners
around the world. English learning began with Special English, launched by
Voice of America in 1959. English newscasts and special features have been a
staple of VOA's international shortwave broadcasts for more than half a century.
In 2014, our product line expanded to include more English teaching materials,
and the service became known as Learn English. In it there are several levels in
learning including initial level, intermediate level and advanced level. At the
initial level, the Level 1 and Level 2 Programs are designed for beginning English
learners by certified American English teachers. Ask a Teacher is a new program
where students can ask questions and teachers answer them. Word News is a short
video that explains the words or terms used in the news. Then at the intermediate
level, some language teaching methods feel boring and disconnected from real
life. People soon forget what they learn, or focus on words and phrases without
context. Students absorb American English through content drawn from US and
world news, Health and Lifestyle, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, and
other topics.
In this section, the writer wants to show the relationship between the use of
VOA Learning English and one of the English language skills, namely listening
skills. According to Ozbay quoted by Gulec & Durmus (2015), Listening is the
ability to fully understand a message that is spoken or read aloud one's wishes to
give. Listening is an important part of the communication and educational process
(Gulec & Durmus, 2015). One of the sources for acquiring knowledge is by
listening. For this reason, it is hoped that the use of VOA Learning English media
with audio-visual features can become additional media and motivate students to
absorb information or learn about English with their listening skills.
According to Astuti, D., Dj, M.Z., & Musfirah, M, 2020, in their research
VOA Learning English was useful for them to use VOA English learning videos
as an appropriate activity in teaching listening. In addition, by watching VOA's
English learning videos, students can get to know the sounds of English. This is in
line with several student statements which stated that the use of VOA Learning
English made it easier for them to understand the material presented. In addition,
the features available in media such as videos make them feel helped in
understanding the material presented. The next feature is ability categories,
starting from the initial level to the advanced level, making it easier for students to
choose video material according to their abilities. This was corroborated by
student statements which stated that, "VOA Learning English really helps students
to understand English".
The researcher found a gap with previous research written by Dian Astuti,
Muhammad Zuhri Dj and Musfirah (2019) with the title Developing Students'
Listening Skills Through VOA (Voice of America) English Learning Videos.
Dian Astuti, Muhammad Zuhri Dj and Musfirah conducted this research with the
aim of knowing the development of high school students in listening skills using
VOA Learning English media. VOA Learning English is a measuring tool to find
out the increase in students' listening skills. The media is only used to test
students' listening skills. While the research that the researchers did was a process
of student learning activities in class. VOA Learning English is a learning
medium for students inside and outside the classroom.
It can be concluded that the use of VOA Learning English at one of senior
high school in Majalengka can motivate students in learning English, especially
listening skills. The availability of videos and other features makes it easier for
students to understand the material presented. Furthermore, the use of VOA
makes it easier for students to choose the material students need. In addition,
students can directly practice the material they have learned through videos. One
of the student statements stated, "one of which is that we can know how to read,
write and practice listening skills". This is proof that students are motivated by
using VOA Learning English for their English learning activities, especially
listening skills.
1. Students' Perceptions of The Use of Media In Learning Activities
In this section, researchers try to find out to what extent and what media
are used by teachers during learning activities in class. Several questions
have been distributed by researchers to students to find out student
responses about the use of media in learning English.
In class learning activities, teachers use learning media to support their
learning activities. Some of the learning media used are based on the most
answers, namely student worksheets or worksheets and textbooks. Like the
following answer according to one student, "the teacher uses worksheets as
a learning medium". Furthermore, "because learning is taken from textbooks
or others". The learning technique is that the teacher provides material based
on the material already available in the textbook and LKS. Apart from that,
textbooks and worksheets can be used as exercises to hone English skills. In
the other hand, the use of learning media makes it easier for students to
understand a material. As stated by one student, "using media is easier to
understand and clearer, if you don't use media it will be difficult to
understand". That is, the use of media helps students understand the material
more effectively than not using learning media. In connection with the
discussion above, the provision of learning media by the school is also very
influential. Schools must provide appropriate learning media for the
continuation of more effective learning activities. The schools that the
researchers studied were sufficiently supportive in terms of providing
media. As stated by one student, "In my opinion the LKS provided by the
school has supported learning at school". On the other hand, there are
opposing opinions from some students who say, "Not yet, because there is
still a lack of learning media because it is still based on worksheets only".
According to the researcher, differences of opinion can occur because
students' abilities or students' understanding is different so that there are
students who are dissatisfied with the learning media provided as if there are
also those who are not satisfied with the learning media provided by the
school.
The use of learning media in classroom learning activities is also
determined by the teacher's ability to master the media. The researcher tries
to find out the teacher's delivery in presenting the material using learning
media from the student's perspective. Some students stated that "teachers
can collaborate with interesting picture media so that we as lessons don't get
bored with learning". There is also disagreement in answering this question.
some students said that, "the teacher is not clear in explaining". This can
also happen depending on the perfection of each student.
From some of the statements above it can be concluded that the use of
media makes students understand the material easily and effectively. In
addition, the use of media also makes students get a lot of additional
references outside of the use of worksheets to broaden their knowledge.
According to Van et al. (2021), using media to help students learn English
will bring a strong potential to improve students' language skills and
encourage the process of learning English. On the other hand, the use of
media must also be followed by the ability of competent teachers to apply
the media they use. This affects students' understanding of the material
being studied. Sumakul (2019), explains that there are special skills that
teachers need to master regarding the use of media. For this reason, the use
of media requires special skills in using it so that students are not confused
with the teacher's explanation.
2. Students' Perceptions of The Use Of Online Media And Technology
Furthermore, researchers want to know what kind of online media use
teachers usually carry out. In addition, what kind of online applications or
media are used to support learning activities in class. Based on student
statements, some teachers have never used online media during class
learning activities. As stated by several students, "No because it is still
based on LKS". However, the teacher used online media only during online
learning during the covud-19 period. There teachers use google form,
google classroom, youtube and other online media as learning media. In
addition, teachers also use online media to carry out exams. As stated by
several students namely, "Once, used during the exam". Teachers are more
used to using LKS learning media or textbooks to hold during class.
The use of online media makes it easier for students to study
independently outside of class hours. This is because online media is easy to
access anywhere using a smartphone or laptop owned by students. Students
can access online media to increase material knowledge according to the
material studied in class or even to assist in solving problems. Several
features found in online media such as Google translate can be used. As one
student said, "I used Google translate because I was given the task of
translating." In addition, the teacher has used the Google form in giving
questions to students. as stated by one of the students, "with Google forms
to fill out assignments". The use of online media is closely related to the
mastery of the technology used. Technological advances have created new
challenges and demands for teachers and students (Sumakul, Hamied, &
Sukyadi, P 233, 2022). For this reason, students and teachers must master
technology so that its use can suit the needs of students and teachers.
Several technologies that must be mastered by teachers and students such as
smartphones, laptops and other technologies. One of the technologies
involved in teaching and learning activities in class is the use of a projector.
One student stated, "the teacher has used technology in teaching, namely by
using in focus". This is to display pictures or make it easier for all students
to read the material explained by the teacher in learning activities.
It can be concluded that the use of online media at MAN 2 Majalengka is
still relatively rare. Even the use of online media outside the classroom for
students is still not effective. Students still cannot take advantage of
technological advances by using mobile phones to learn English more
broadly. The online media that they use is only Google applications such as
Google Classroom and Google Translate to help complete student
assignments. However, teachers and students still use other media, namely
worksheets as materials and training sources in increasing student
knowledge.
3. Students' Perceptions of VOA Learning English
VOA Learning English is an online medium for learning English. The
researcher wants to know how well students understand learning English
using VOA Learning English media. In addition, researchers are trying to
identify the use of VOA Learning English for students of MAN 2
Majalengka in learning English, especially listening skills. In this section,
the researcher wants to confirm to students about students' perceptions of
using VOA Learning English in learning activities. Here's the discussion;
VOA Learning English is an online medium that can be accessed by
anyone, including students. Several students even after being confirmed
they knew what VOA Learning English was. As stated by some that they
know VOA Learning English as a medium for learning English because
there are videos in it to hone students' listening and speaking skills. Its
interesting features by providing various videos make it easier for users to
understand a material contained in the media. As stated by several students
of MAN 2 Majalengka that the conversations contained in the video and the
way they say the words really help students in learning English. So that
students indirectly learn several skills such as speaking skills, listening skills
and pronunciation in one video. In addition, with the availability of various
levels, anyone can access it because it consists of several levels according to
the ability of the user.
Learning English using VOA Learnig English makes it easier for
students to understand the material they are studying. This media is an
option for students to learn English independently at home because it is
easily accessible via mobile phone or computer. Its features are attractive to
students so they won't feel bored while studying. So that the motivation of
students to learn English is increasing. As stated by several students, VOA
Learning English is very motivating because it contains features such as
videos with attractive visuals and makes it easier for students to understand
English with the help of these videos. In addition, VOA Learning English
displays easy to difficult levels so that students can adapt their abilities. On
the other hand, there were students who answered no because the web was
not well understood by some students.
VOA Learning English can hone several skills in English, including
speaking, listening and pronunciation. One focus of the researchers is the
use of VOA Learning English for listening skills. Students agree that this
media is highly recommended for students to study independently because it
contains video features that make it easier for students to learn at least two
skills at once, namely speaking and listening. In addition, students can
immediately practice after watching the video. On the other hand, there are
students who still doubt VOA Learning English because not all of them are
enthusiastic about opening the website.
It can be concluded that VOA Learning English attracts students' interest
in learning English especially to hone students' listening skills. This is
influenced by the VOA Learning English feature which presents interesting
videos so students can more easily understand the material. English learning
video VoA (Voice of America) is an American broadcasting program
released for English learners whose speakers are native English speakers
and whose speech speed is slower than usual (Astuti, D., Dj, M.Z., &
Musfirah, M, 2020). Students also use VOA Learning English for
independent study at home. This is because the media is easy to understand
and can be adapted to the abilities of each student. From the students'
answers, it can be seen that the use of VOA Learning English media is able
to increase student learning motivation because this media presents
interesting features such as video material that is easy to understand and can
be practiced easily.

E. CLOSING
Students' perspective on the use of VOA Learning English media in
students' motivation to learn English, especially listening skills is done by
distributing questionnaires to students. The research results show that students are
interested in VOA Learning English because it has several features. Among the
video features, students can easily understand the material by watching the
available videos. In addition, using VOA Learning English as a learning medium
makes learning more effective because the medium is very easy to understand.
Students can also practice directly on their understanding of the material
explained by the teacher. With this, students feel motivated to learn English using
VOA Learning English.

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