THE USE OF KAHOOT AS A MEDIA IN EFL READING SKILL: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Digital technology is common in practically every educational level these days, including mobile devices and apps. This design aims to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment that will improve student experience and academic achievement in the classroom. One of those fun apps to utilize is Kahoot. Through the platform's digital interface, educators and students can write and exchange assignments, audio, video, and photos. This study aimed to know the strengths and weaknesses of Kahoot as a media in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading skill. This study used a mixed methods research design. Quantitative data collection through a questionnaire, and qualitative data collection through interviews. The participants of this study were twenty students who took the survey, two students, and one teacher were selected to conduct interviews. This study used a close-ended questionnaire to obtain data. The study found that Kahoot had a positive effect on improving students' reading skills, including student experience, student cognitive, and student affective. In addition, Kahoot's weaknesses were found, namely internet connectivity influences engagement in learning to read, and students' attention span influences learning to read. As a result, it can be concluded that using Kahoot as a media in EFL reading skill had a positive effect. Overall, Kahoot gives a significant contribution as a tool in the EFL reading skill.