<![CDATA[Speaking is an important skill in English language learning, but many students still have difficulty expressing their ideas because of limited vocabulary, low confidence, and fear of making mistakes. These challenges show the need for teaching techniques that provide students with more opportunities to practice speaking. This study examined the effect of the Show and Tell technique on the speaking performance of eighth-grade students at SMPN 2 Woha. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design. The participants were 40 students, with 20 students in the experimental group and 20 students in the control group. The experimental group received Show and Tell instruction, while the control group received regular speaking instruction. Students’ speaking performance was assessed based on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired-samples t-tests, and an independent-samples t-test. The results showed that both groups improved, but the experimental group showed greater improvement. The mean score of the experimental group increased from 65.50 to 84.55, while the control group increased from 63.25 to 73.30. The posttest comparison showed a significant difference between the two groups, with a mean difference of 11.25 points (t = 9.341, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that students who received Show and Tell instruction achieved better speaking performance than those who received regular speaking instruction. Show and Tell can therefore be used as an alternative technique for teaching speaking in junior high school EFL classrooms.]]>
