Students’ Perceptions and Acceptance Towards Busuu Application in Learning English

This study aims to find students' perceptions and acceptance of using the Busuu application to learn English. This study used a mixed methods design with 82 students as participants. Data were collected through closed-ended questionnaires and structured interviews. Data analysis used the Likert scale and three-stage analysis from Miles and Huberman. The results showed that students had a positive response and acceptance of the Busuu application, with an overall average percentage index of 80.4% for student perceptions and 88.0% for student acceptance. The findings indicated that students found the app easy to operate, comfortable to use, and an effective learning medium for improving English language skills. The app was also perceived as an effective learning tool with easy-to-understand English materials and features that can be used anywhere and anytime. This study concluded that the Busuu app was effective for learning English and provided a fun and engaging learning experience.

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Scope Journal of English Language Teaching
Published
2025-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.30998/scope.v9i2.22492
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EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
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Students’ Perceptions and Acceptance Towards Busuu Application in Learning English

Fadilla Oktaviana, Dini Fitriani, Anida Susanti
Scope Journal of English Language Teaching
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
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Students’ Perceptions and Acceptance Towards Busuu Application in Learning English

Fadilla Oktaviana, Dini Fitriani, Anida Susanti
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Abstract

This study aims to find students' perceptions and acceptance of using the Busuu application to learn English. This study used a mixed methods design with 82 students as participants. Data were collected through closed-ended questionnaires and structured interviews. Data analysis used the Likert scale and three-stage analysis from Miles and Huberman. The results showed that students had a positive response and acceptance of the Busuu application, with an overall average percentage index of 80.4% for student perceptions and 88.0% for student acceptance. The findings indicated that students found the app easy to operate, comfortable to use, and an effective learning medium for improving English language skills. The app was also perceived as an effective learning tool with easy-to-understand English materials and features that can be used anywhere and anytime. This study concluded that the Busuu app was effective for learning English and provided a fun and engaging learning experience.

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