Deep Learning of Beginner-Level French Language Using Duolingo Application at SMA Negeri 2 Kudus
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https://doi.org/10.17509/bs_jpbsp.v26i1.154Keywords:
Beginner-level, Deep Learning, Duolingo, French LearningAbstract
Learning applications can serve as an additional medium to foster students’ interest in learning and practicing French, as seen in the Duolingo app. Through its exercises, students learn independently and get used to learning while practicing French. This learning concept is part of the deep learning approach, which fosters active student involvement throughout the learning process. Thus, we conducted the study to test its effectiveness for deep learning of French at the beginner level. A quantitative study using a one-group pretest–posttest design with descriptive statistics is conducted to describe students’ initial and final proficiency levels in implementing Duolingo among 20 students in class XI F 9 at SMA Negeri 2 Kudus. The implementation proved effective in improving French language competence in the Saluer et se présenter material, with an increase in the average score from 74.00 to 88.67 and a mode score of 93.33 among most students.
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