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The objective of this research was to improve students’ English speaking competency by using podcast in teaching and learning. This research was conducted in SMA Negeri 1 Amlapura, as the subject of the research was the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Amlapura, i.e. X MIA 1 class. The object of research was English speaking competency of X MIA 1 students. The method used in this study was Classroom Action Research (CAR), conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of the steps of planning, action, observation/evaluation and reflection. There were two kinds of data collected in this research namely qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data were obtained from the questionnaires and observation checklist. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were collected by conducting speaking pre-test and post-test. The result of study showed that the main score of the students’ English speaking competency gained on the pre-test was 60.43, on the post-test 1 was 72.46 and on post-test 2 was 79.78 and 83.33% of students could pass the standard Lingua Scientia Vol. 23 No. 2 December 2016 35 minimum score. It can be concluded that the English competency of the X MIA 1 students could be improved by using podcast in English teaching and learning. In addition, the result of the questionnaire and observation in the classroom showed that the students were more motivated to learn by using podcast.

The Use of Podcast to Improve Students’ Speaking Competency of Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Amlapura in Academic Year 2015/2016