"ABSTRACT
Name
: EKO AGUS MIYANTO
Study Program
: English Education
Title
: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF DUOLINGO TO IMPROVE MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH
AT MTS AL-MUNAWWARAH
Low motivation and the limited availability of interactive learning media are major challenges in English language learning at MTs Al-Munawwarah Jambi. This study aims to identify students' perceptions of the use of the Duolingo application as a tool to enhance their English learning motivation. This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The subjects of this study comprised the entire population of 32 seventh-grade students at MTs Al-Munawwarah Jambi, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire to measure student perceptions, which covered three indicators: ease of use, perceived usefulness, and attitude toward use. The findings indicated that students' overall perception of using Duolingo to enhance learning motivation was categorized as ""Positive,"" with a total percentage of 66%. This positive result was supported by the breakdown of indicators: ease of use (68%), perceived usefulness (62%), and attitude toward use (67%). The conclusion of this study indicates that Duolingo is well-received and is considered an effective and enjoyable learning tool by students. These findings reflect a positive reception towards the integration of technology in the language learning process and demonstrate the potential for Duolingo to be continuously utilized as an interactive and adaptive supplementary learning medium.
Keywords: Student Perceptions, Duolingo, Learning Motivation, English Language Learning, Educational Technology"