The Role of YouTube Media in Enhancing Students' Speaking Skills: A Digital-Based Learning Approach

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of YouTube media in improving students' speaking skills. As a digital platform rich in audiovisual content, YouTube offers a variety of authentic materials that can be used as learning resources to enrich vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and boost students’ confidence and intonation in speaking. This research employed a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental approach. The results indicated that the structured use of YouTube media in the learning process had a significant impact on students’ speaking skill improvement. These findings recommend integrating digital media like YouTube into language learning curricula as an effort to enhance students’ oral communication skills in the digital era.