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Improving Students’ Speaking Ability through Small-Group Discussion Fauzi, Imam
Journal of ELT Research 2017: Journal of ELT Research, Vol. 2, Issue 2
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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This research aimed to investigate how small-group discussion can be implemented to improve vocational high school students’ speaking ability and to identify the role of small group discussion in improving students’ speaking skill. This research was conducted by using action research, with 35 students of the second grade participating in this research. The findings of research can be explained in three cycles. Cycle 1 revealed that there were 37.2% of the students who did well; 42.8% were good although they had weaknesses in some aspects of using statements of introduction and choosing good sentences; 20% were weak and did not understand to choose appropriate sentences for introduction. Cycle II showed that 45.7% of the participants were good either in choosing appropriate sentences and pronunciation; 54.3% were considered good although they still lacked speaking communicatively with appropriate words. Cycle III was implemented after having additional classes, small guidelines of active speaking, and intensive practices. It found that 71.4% of the participants could communicate with English basic words and better structure, and 28.6% of them were still slightly below. Findings of this study showed that small group discussion could effectively improve students’ speaking skill, engage them in the group work discussion actively, encourage them to be independent learners who can expose themselves in learning activities, make them feel more relaxed at learning, give them more opportunities to improve their speaking skills. 
The Application of Multimedia-Based Presentation in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Fauzi, Imam
Journal of ELT Research 2016: Journal of ELT Research, Vol. 1, Issue 1
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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Although speaking is one the important skills, it is not easy to have this skill. English teachers have used various techniques to improve students’ speaking skill. So far, however, there has been little discussion about the role of multimedia-based presentation in improving students’ speaking skill. This action research taking place at a private university in Serang, Banten investigated the use of multimedia-based presentation to improve speaking skill. The findings showed that students’ speaking and presentation skills improved and their confidence to speak in front of the class increased. Students also learned technology which is beneficial for their study and future career. This study, therefore, suggests that teachers consider this aid in teaching-learning processes. 
The Application of Multimedia-Based Presentation in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Imam Fauzi
Journal of ELT Research: The Academic Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning 2016: Journal of ELT Research, Vol. 1, Issue 1
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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Although speaking is one the important skills, it is not easy to have this skill. English teachers have used various techniques to improve students’ speaking skill. So far, however, there has been little discussion about the role of multimedia-based presentation in improving students’ speaking skill. This action research taking place at a private university in Serang, Banten investigated the use of multimedia-based presentation to improve speaking skill. The findings showed that students’ speaking and presentation skills improved and their confidence to speak in front of the class increased. Students also learned technology which is beneficial for their study and future career. This study, therefore, suggests that teachers consider this aid in teaching-learning processes.