Discussion
The comparison of English speaking skills of the sample after learning
through Skype were statically higher than before learning through Skype at the
.01 levels. This was because teaching English, speech production activities through
Skype. Including, providing activities made students had more speaking skill,
conversation, and confidence that students practiced from activities through Skype
in class. In this respect, Nosal (2011) suggested that Skype has recently become
popular among educators who are employing it in the classroom in many
advanced ways. It is an easy path for teachers to open up their students to a
public beyond their school. With Skype, students can learn from other students,
unite with other civilizations, and spread out their knowledge in advanced ways.
Consequently, the results of this research, in terms of improving samples’ English
speaking skill, are linked to the research’s inference of Ryobe (2009). The report
investigates the implementation of Skype-based video chat in seven required
Information Technology (IT) English classes. The purpose of the inquiry was to
increase students’ motivation to develop oral communication ability and to promote
intercultural awareness and understanding of World Englishes. The outcomes
indicated that this project successfully motivated students, develop intercultural
awareness, and improved oral communication ability.
The use of Skype could improve students' English speaking skills. Besides,
applying Skype to convey part in speaking activities, student felt free to take risk
speaking English in class. Most significantly, while taking part in the learning
activities, students were active to speak and never anxious with English speaking.
That is to say, the use of Skype in the classroom could improve English
speaking skill and increase English speaking confidence.