@thesis{thesis, author={AGUNG WICAKSONO and KHOIRIYAH KHOIRIYAH and Rayhan Muhammad Al Fatih}, title ={STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF INSTAGRAM STORY FOR SPEAKING PRACTICE IN SPEAK UP 1 CLASS AT MR BOB KAMPUNG INGGRIS PARE}, year={2022}, url={http://repository.unpkediri.ac.id/8649/}, abstract={As time goes by, the method of language practice developed with the development of technology. There are many Media that provided a platform to practice language skills in the digital era, in particular speaking. One of them is Instagram. It has been used to practice students? speaking skills through Instagram stories futures, where the students are able to record 15 seconds video and upload it on their accounts. These innovations gave an advantage to students practicing their speaking skills although they do not have partners. However, their speaking ability could be recognized by the students? followers including the teachers. In this case, the researcher tried to acknowledge the students? perception of the use of Instagram stories for speaking practice. In this research, the researcher conducted a study of a qualitative research approach. The data was collected from observation, interviews, and documentation. The data had been collected from a questionnaire and interviews with the students. The research showed that students were struggling to record themselves for Instagram stories. Recording 15 seconds video was not easy for them which caused them to take a lot of repetitions. However, the repetitions led them to practice their speaking skills. They realized by repeating the video recordings, they were able to memorize new vocabulary, help them to be aware of structures, and become more fluent in their speaking. On the other hand, they found out that Instagram stories had a good impact on their confidence since the videos that have been made could be seen by their followers and teacher from their Instagram accounts.} }