Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the potential of using TikTok to increasing students'
motivation in speaking skills. This research used the Pre-Experimental method. This
research consisted of three stages : pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The population of this
research at the tenth grade Students of SMK Budi Agung Medan in academic 2024 and the
researcher took a sample taken from class X AK consisting of 23 students. The data for this
research was obtained through speaking tests (to determine students' speaking skills). The
researcher chose one class with the aim of giving all students the opportunity to practice
speaking in TikTok without feeling shame and fear. The researcher wants to make all
students participate in speaking. This study concluded that using Tiktok can increasing
Students' Motivation in Speaking Skill. In which data showed that ttest (24.769) was higher
that ttable (2.079). It indicates that using Tiktok effectively teaches in teaching speaking
skills of students in class X AK. The analysis of students assignment results shows that the
creating videos speaking in English and uploading them to TikTok involves Instrinsic
Motivation, where students enjoy the creative process and the existing challenges. In
addition, Extrinsic Motivation plays a role when the assignment is accompained by grades
or appreciation from the teacher, encouraging students to produce the best videos to achieve
high grades. This research can pave the way for further research to develop teaching
methods that integrate social media, especially TikTok as a teaching tool. This strategy can
include practical guidelines for teachers on how to utilize TikTok as a creative and
interactive teaching medium.
