Podcast usage: expanding english learning of Undergraduate Student

A podcast is an audio or video program that can be downloaded via the Internet to your mobile phone or computer in the form of an audio or video material. It is an interesting media that some people use to provide and share information. The use of Podcast is another enjoyable way to expand the learning of English. This allows both students and teachers to develop their quality of learning. The style can also be more interesting and fun, as students and teachers can explore new ways of learning. This study aims to analyze the benefit of using Podcast to enhance English skills for undergraduate students at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach. The objects of this research are the undergraduate students of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan who have been using a Podcast in their daily life. The instruments used in this research are direct observations and semi-structured interviews. The process of data analysis is started by collecting data from direct observation and semi-structured interviews. Then, the results of data analysis are integrated into the descriptive form. The results showed that the undergraduate students of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan had a positive attitude towards Podcast as a tool/media to expand their ways of learning English.The use of Podcast can motivate them to learn English. In addition, it can also help them to increase their vocabulary and encourage them to speak and to correct their pronunciation.