Exploring the role of ChatGPT voice conversation feature in improving EFL students’ speaking self-efficacy

Wahyuningtyas, Retno Tri and Suparmi, Suparmi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8867-7662 (2026) Exploring the role of ChatGPT voice conversation feature in improving EFL students’ speaking self-efficacy. A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics, 13 (1). pp. 195-212. ISSN 2356-0401

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of ChatGPT's voice conversation feature in improving EFL students’ speaking self-efficacy. A qualitative design supported by quantitative data was employed, involving 21 students from the English Education department selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaire result revealed that students’ speaking self-efficacy was at a moderate level across all five dimensions: linguistic, communicative, task-specific, interactional, and affective self-efficacy. Meanwhile, the interview findings indicated that the ChatGPT voice conversation feature significantly enhanced students’ speaking confidence by providing real-time feedback, affirmative responses, and a natural human-like interaction. It also provided a non-judgmental environment that allowed students to practice speaking independently, serving as a motivating speaking partner. Hence, this study highlights the potential of the ChatGPT voice conversation feature as an AI-based digital tool that can be integrated into language learning to foster students’ speaking confidence and improve their speaking self-efficacy.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	ChatGPT voice conversation; EFL students; speaking self-efficacy
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2003 Language Studies > 200302 English Language
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of English Language Education
Depositing User:	Suparmi Suparmi
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2026 08:13

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