Evaluating The Use of The Mobile Application in Teaching the Listening Skill

Abstract

Listening skills are one of the language skills that must be mastered by students who learn Arabic. In learning listening skills, there are various kinds of learning media, one of which is a mobile application specifically designed for use on mobile devices such as smart phones (smartphones) and tablets. Mobile applications that can be used by students in listening learning are Instagram, tiktok and youtube. The purpose of this study is to explain the evaluation of the use of mobile applications in improving Arabic listening skills. This study used qualitative descriptive analysis methods, and data collection techniques used a combined method of observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out using data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study are mobile applications used in learning Arabic listening, namely Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The materials used in listening learning are Arabic speech, Arabic songs, Arabic news and Arabic films. The use of mobile applications is very effective in improving Arabic listening skills, because students can access mobile applications anywhere, so that student motivation and achievement increase. The use of this mobile application is certainly balanced with the application of methods and strategies as well as creative evaluation from accompanying lecturers. However, the use of this mobile application also has obstacles including an unstable internet connection, limited storage space so that it is difficult to install or store on mobile phones that have a small capacity and require additional costs for students to buy internet quota.