Utilizing Lingua.com as an Asynchronous Learning Catalyst for EFL Reading Comprehension

The research sought to address the impact of utilizing LINGUA as an asynchronous learning medium on the reading comprehension skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. This research aimed to explore the utilization of LINGUA as an asynchronous learning tool in enhancing students' reading comprehension skills in an EFL context. Employing a qualitative research design, the study involved 140 tenth-grade students from five senior high schools in Lampung Province, Indonesia. Data collection utilized observation and questionnaires, with a descriptive analysis applied to interpret the gathered information. The results demonstrated that students benefited from this approach, showcasing proficiency in identifying main ideas, extracting explicit information, making inferences, discerning figurative and connotative meanings, and identifying unstated details implied by the author. Moreover, the use of LINGUA not only enhanced the students' reading comprehension but also contributed to their overall enjoyment, motivation, sense of proficiency, and confidence in this skill. The platform's provision of appropriate challenges and feedback further facilitated students' improvement, while the exposure to diverse and knowledgeable content expanded their horizons and understanding. In response to the positive outcomes observed, educators and administrators may consider integrating LINGUA into their asynchronous learning strategies for enhancing students' reading comprehension skills in EFL contexts. The implementation of this tool could contribute not only to academic proficiency but also to the students' overall motivation and confidence in mastering essential reading skills.