Podcast-Based Learning: Effects of "English Vocabulary Booster Podcast" on Vocabulary Mastery in Eleventh Graders at SMAN 1 Pulau Panggung Tanggamus

Abstract

In the era where digital media is revolutionizing education, podcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing language learning, particularly in expanding vocabulary skills. This study investigates the impact of the "English Vocabulary Booster Podcast" on Spotify on the vocabulary mastery of eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Pulau Panggung Tanggamus, Indonesia. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research involved two classes: an experimental group using the podcast and a control group following traditional methods. Data collection included pre-tests and post-tests, with analysis via SPSS showing an improvement in the experimental group. it is observed that the experimental class exhibited a post-test mean score of 71.41 with a standard deviation of 7.321. The sample size (N) was 32, with a median score of 70.50, a variance of 53.604, and a minimum score of 60. In contrast, the control class demonstrated a post-test mean score of 62.13 with a standard deviation of 10.844. The sample size (N) for the control class was 31, with a median score of 64.00, a variance of 117.583, and a minimum score of 39. These statistics indicate a higher average performance in the experimental class compared to the control class, alongside a lower variability in scores. The results suggest that integrating podcasts into language learning can effectively enhance vocabulary mastery.