Spotify Podcast Media to Enhance Students’ English Writing Skills of Class XI at SMA Pangudi Rahayu Jakarta

The primary objective of this research is to investigate the efficacy of Spotify podcast media in enhancing the English writing proficiency of eleventh-grade students at Pangudi Rahayu High School in Jakarta. Employing a qualitative methodology, data were gathered through comprehensive interviews, participatory observations, and documentary analysis of students who incorporated podcasts as a component of their English language acquisition. A purposive sampling technique was utilized to select students who actively engaged with podcasts during the instructional period, and the data underwent thematic analysis to discern pertinent patterns and themes. The findings indicated that the implementation of Spotify podcasts markedly enhanced students' motivation and writing capabilities. This research contributes to the existing body of literature by offering novel perspectives on the application of digital media, particularly podcasts, as an effective pedagogical tool for the enhancement of writing skills among secondary school learners.