The Utilitization of Viral English Songs Through Spotify to Improve Students Listening Skill : Students’ Experience
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research aims to determine the potential benefits of viral English songs on Spotify in improving skills based on students' experiences. Using a quantitative approach, this study used a questionnaire through statements of the advantages and disadvantages of viral English songs on Spotify in improving English listening skills with 5th semester English education students from the University of Muhammadiyah Riau using purposive sampling with a sample size of 30 students. The results of the study showed 20 valid questions and a Cronbach alpha value of 0.889 which showed high reliability and produced positive responses from students who concluded that utilizing viral English songs could improve their English listening skills. Based on the findings of the study, it shows that viral English songs on Spotify are very important in improving students' English listening skills. Because viral English songs on Spotify have high-level vocabulary and various pronunciations that are equivalent to native English speakers which can help students face exams and the future that require English in a fun way.
Authors: Firman Alfa Rezi, Destia Destia, Rizki Wahyudi, Chesa Elentiranda, Mhd Ahlul Fikri
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409958464