Examining Users’ Voices of Cambridge Online Learning as A Medium for English Language Learning

Background/purpose. Most Indonesian vocational university students majoring in a non-English program demonstrated low English mastery due to their lack of exposure to English in their previous studies. To tackle this problem, this study aims to guide vocational university students to spend more time on independent learning using the Cambridge English online learning platform and examine their views about their experiences using this platform, particularly whether they intend to keep using it outside their formal English learning hours.

Materials/methods. The participants of this study were vocational university students majoring in electrical and informatics engineering who received English lessons once a week over 2 semesters from 6 or 8 semesters of study and two English teachers. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. A thematic analysis strategy was used as a data analysis approach.

Results. The findings revealed that the participants considered this learning platform a powerful learning tool. Students with different English proficiency levels could access it, and it contained materials for various English skills and allowed students to sustain their English learning. The platform also provided valuable information and resources for teachers that could be used to upgrade their teaching knowledge and skills.

Conclusion. Considering the positive views of using this platform to sustain English learning, this study recommends that other students facing a similar problem consider using it as their learning partner.

Keywords: Technology, vocational university, English, learning, university students

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