Students Perception of Using Duolingo Application in Vocabulary Subject at English Department Students in Muhammadiyah University of Mataram

Abstract

The evolvement of technology has increased up a variety of educational applications that are  increasingly interesting and innovative as online-based learning tools for English subjects. One of the applications of technologies that popular is Duolingo. The Duolingo application is an Android-based application that can improve students' English skills, such as the ability to speak, write, read, translate, listen to English and also increase vocabulary. This study aims to find out the perception of  English Department students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram toward the use of Duolingo application  for learning English and to explore the advantages and disadvantages of Duolingo for learning English according to them. This study used quantitative methods by involving English Department Students in Muhammadiyah University of Mataram as participants. The populations of this study 113 students and the samples are consists of 40 students from each semester. To collect data for this research,Researchers used Google forms to distribute questionnaires. The findings reveal positive outcomes, with students reporting significant improvements in their English skills. They particularly appreciate Duolingo's gamified nature, which makes learning feel like playing a game.The Duolingo application helps students to improve their abilities in learning English, especially increasing vocabulary.

Keywords: Technology, Duolingo Application, Students Perception,