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Abstract
This type of research was Participatory Action Research using the Denzin and Lincoln (2005) model
which consists of the Kahoot pre-action cycle and post-action cycle. This study aimed to examine the use
of Kahoot Platform in Maritime English learning. It improved the speaking skill of nautical science cadets
by the increasing number of maritime vocabularies as an indication. The results of this study described
that the use of Kahoot quiz made learning experienced in the classroom very interactive, interesting, and
effective, because of the two cycles carried out increased from the beginning of the cycle to the next cycle
marked by the increasing number of correct answers done by the cadets. Thus, their vocabulary mastery
increased as well. Kahoot not only increased vocabularies that supported cadets speaking skill initiated
by the correct oral reproduction, but also increased cadets enthusiasm in learning Maritime English. In
conclusion, the use of online gamification-based Kahoot quiz toward nautical science cadets at Sekolah
Tinggi Maritim Yogyakarta had a significant impact on vocabulary mastery for effective communication
skills.
Keywords: Kahoot quiz, maritime English, oral reproduction