EFL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS BUSINESS ENGLISH POD IN TERM OF THEIR LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a crucial aspect of language education, significantly influencing the field. This study investigates students' and teachers' views on using podcasts in the teaching-learning process. It focuses on students' attitudes towards podcasts in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes and their insights into the benefits and limitations of podcasts for developing language skills. Involving 40 students and 2 teachers from the Islamic University of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjari, data was gathered through questionnaires and interviews. Results showed that 80.2% of respondents enjoyed podcasts, with 69.9% agreeing they are enjoyable. Both students and teachers had positive attitudes towards podcast integration, believing it could improve listening and speaking skills while fostering collaboration and creativity. However, challenges in effectively using podcasts were identified, indicating a need for further exploration of best practices.