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Testing the Effectiveness of Integrating Tiktok in English Speaking Classes

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  • Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli

    (Centre of Foundation Studies, University Technology MARA, Cadangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali

    (Centre of Foundation Studies, University Technology MARA, Cadangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Amir Lukman Abd Rahman

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, University Technology MARA, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

  • Nenden Mutiara Sari

    (Centre of Foundation Studies, University Technology MARA, Cadangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Hairul Azhar Mohamad

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, University Technology MARA, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

  • Muhamad Izzat Rahim

    (Centre of Foundation Studies, University Technology MARA, Cadangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nurul Aishah Khairuddin

    (Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, University Malaya, Malaysia)

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that TikTok has emerged as a preferred platform for language learning among students, owing to its highly engaging and interactive features. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrating TikTok in English speaking classes among university students. To gauge its efficiency, TikTok was used as a platform for conducting an assessment in English speaking classes. A sample of 1200 students from a public university in Malaysia was involved in this study, comprising 600 students from Cohort I and 600 students from Cohort II. The latter cohort had TikTok integrated into their speaking assessment, while the former cohort did not utilise TikTok. A paired-sample t-test was conducted to compare students’ English language performance from these two cohorts. The results revealed a significant difference in students’ performance between the two cohorts, indicating that students’ English language performance improved significantly in Cohort II compared to Cohort I. It was observed that students who had TikTok integrated into their speaking assessment achieved higher scores than students who did not utilise TikTok. Hence, the detailed method employed in this study can serve as a viable option for language educators seeking to enhance their students’ English language proficiency. The method can be utilised as an alternative approach to enhance students’ academic achievements, complementing the findings that emphasise TikTok’s potential as an effective educational tool.

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  • Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli & Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali & Amir Lukman Abd Rahman & Nenden Mutiara Sari & Hairul Azhar Mohamad & Muhamad Izzat Rahim & Nurul Aishah Khairuddin, 2025. "Testing the Effectiveness of Integrating Tiktok in English Speaking Classes," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 4624-4637, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:4624-4637
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