Android-Based Voice Dictionary Application Design as BIPA Learning Media

Skills in speaking foreign languages require not fast process of practice because
in learning foreign languages there are differences in the pronunciation of letters,
numbers, and words with the first language. A person's speaking skills are
strongly influenced by his ability to listen to speech sounds. This study aims to
develop a sound dictionary application which is equipped by a search bar facility
to provide ease of learning to practice speaking skills for foreign speakers. The
process of designing a voice dictionary application using the APP inventor
program 2. The process was conducted by inputting the material of letters,
numbers, and words in the Indonesian language which is accompanied by the
speech sound into the inventor program 2. Material data that has been inputted
into an android-based application can be accessed with offline mobile phones.
The data were obtained from primary data sourced from KBBI and secondary
cubes from the observation of foreign speakers and the process of designing a
voice dictionary application according to user requirements. In addition, the data
were also taken from the process of testing the developed media done by the
participants to find out the evaluation of the development of the voice dictionary
application.