Using Authentic Online Materials for Speaking Class: A Study of Students' Perception about the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language

摘要

This study is intended to find out the students' perception of the use of authentic online learning materials for speaking class in learning English as a foreign language in the Indonesian context. There were 17 students taking speaking class at English Education Study Program of Sriwijaya University, were involved in this study. The result of the questionnaire showed that all of the students (100%) agreed that authentic online learning materials are good to be used in speaking class as it makes them become more creative, has high imagination, and enjoy the lesson very much. In addition, the use of authentic online learning materials makes them involved in the real-life activities, such as searching for information based on the topic of discussion, such as arranging a holiday travel. In conclusion, the students perceived that the use of authentic online learning materials is helpful and useful for them in improving their speaking skill.