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The Implementation of Tongue Twister Method to Improve Students’ English Pronunciation Hamzah Haz; Nurul Imansari; Nurhaeni Nurhaeni
TEKSTUAL Vol 20, No 2 (2022): Tekstual: Humaniora
Publisher : Universitas Khairun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33387/tekstual.v20i2.5286

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of the tongue twister method on students' pronunciation. This research employed quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design. The population of this study is the second-grade students of SMAN 1 Campalagian, 150 students, and the sample consists of 32 students who are divided into two groups; the control group (16 students) and the experimental group (16 students). The control group was taught using the song technique while the experimental group was taught using the tongue twister method. The researchers used test (Pre-test and post-test) as the instrument in the study. Based on the test results, the researchers conclude that the average post-test score is higher than the pre-test, those are (60>55) and (75>65). This research indicates that there is a significant difference in value between the two. Therefore, it can be concluded that students make improvement in learning pronunciation through tongue twisters.
SPEAKING SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USING GROUP DISCUSSION Sukmawati Sukmawati; Sukmawati Yasim; Nurul Imansari
Tekstual Vol 21, No 1 (2023): Tekstual: Humaniora
Publisher : Universitas Khairun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33387/tekstual.v21i1.6256

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This study aims to determine the improvement of student speaking in discussions in 11th grade students of SMA 2 Majene in the 2022 academic year. The research method applied is experimental research (quantitative method). The subjects of this study were the 11th grade students of SMKN 2 majene with a total of 40 people. The sampling technique employ the random sampling method. The instruments used in this study were tests and questionnaires. The type of test for speaking is an oral test, the researchesr give a picture in class and then students are asked to describe the picture. From the research data, it was found that the students' t-test scores (-4.171) from df (19). Based on the output it was obtained value of Sig. (2-tailed) 0.001 0.05, then it can be concluded there is a difference in students' outcomes between in pre-test and post-test. In conclusion, implementing group discussion learning to teach speaking is effective to improve vocational high school students’ speaking proficiency.Keywords: Speaking Proficiency, Group Discussion, Vocational High School.ÂÂ