Teaching English Through Duolingo: Narrating Pre-Teacher’s Experience During Fun Course at Setu Babakan Area

wiwin oktaviani; silih warni, ph.d;

M. Zakki Mubaroq: 1801055155 “TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH DUOLINGO: NARRATING PRE-TEACHER’S EXPERIENCE DURING FUN COURSE AT SETU BABAKAN AREA.” Jakarta: English Education Department, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Pedagogy, The University of Muhammadiyah prof. Dr. Hamka.
This study discusses pre-service teacher's experiences in teaching English using Duolingo as mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) during Fun Course activities in the Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village Area. This research uses the Narrative inquiry method, part of the qualitative method. Research instruments include observations, photos, videos, and field notes. Based on data analysis, the authors found experience in using Duolingo, the challenges that arise, and the facilitation factors. The research results on implementing Duolingo in teaching as a foreign language (TEFL) are divided into two stages; preparation and implementation. Then, two challenges and facility factors arise linguistics and non-linguistics. Linguistics includes; students' language learning abilities, such as grammar, vocabulary mastery, and background knowledge. In contrast, non-linguistics include; soft or supportive teaching skills, self-confidence, student engagement, and teaching media.