Abstract:
This study aims to improve students’ English speaking achievement through the implementation of a group
podcast strategy at Wittaya Islamic School, Thailand. This research employed Classroom Action Research
(CAR) conducted in two cycles involving planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were
sixth-grade students who experienced difficulties in speaking due to limit vocabulary, low confidence, and
fear of making mistakes. Data were collected through speaking tests, observation sheets of teacher and student
activities, and field notes. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students’ speaking achievement, with
test scores increasing from 52.12% in Cycle I to 84.62% in Cycle II. Teacher activity improved from 68% to
85% while student activity increased from 60.73% to 75%. The results indicate that the group podcast strategy
effectively enhances students’ speaking skills by promoting collaboration, increasing confidence, and
providing meaningful speaking practice.. therefore, group podcasts can be considered an effective digital
learning strategy for EFL contexts, particularly in Islamic secondary schools.
