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Socialization on Introduction of TOEFL To Improve English Skills At SMK Negeri 1 Siantar Sidabalok, Fifi Yanti; Alhamdi, Badrussama; Sidabutar, Rimelni; Damanik, Danny Boy; Kristiani, Theresa Nanda; Herman, Herman; Panggabean, Eva Saryati
Pengabdian Masyarakat Sumber Daya Unggul Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): Volume 1 Nomor 4 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Publikasi Ilmiah, Yayasan Almahmudi Bin Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/pmsdu.v1i4.315

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Community Service Activities (PkM) is an activity that provides information regarding knowledge and skills in English. This socialization activity aims to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to students at SMK N 1 Siantar about the TOEFL test through a training program and the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) which was socialized to 32 students of class 12 TKJ II which was carried out at one of the vocational schools in Siantar, namely SMK N 1 SIANTAR on December 13, 2023. There are three stages in carrying out this socialization, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. The socialization material presented is about how to introduce TOEFL, the purpose of TOEFL, the use of TOEFL, and displays several examples of TOEFL questions. This socialization really attracted the attention of students at SMK N 1 Siantar Class 12 TKJ 2 because they are vocational students who really have to improve their English skills according to their vocation .This socialization can also increase student's motivation to study English more seriously. From the results of the socialization for the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language, participants gained knowledge, insight and motivation to take part in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) to introduce the importance of TOEFL and improve students' ability to use English for future purposes
The Effect of Using Short Animation Movie on Listening Comprehension Ability of 8th Grade Students at SMPN 2 Pematangsiantar Kristiani, Theresa Nanda; Manalu, David Berthony; Purba, Rudiarman
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v5i3.19184

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The goal of this research is to ascertain to implement of using short animation movie method on listening comprehension of students grade eight The objective of this research is to find out whether there is significant effect of using short animation movie method on listening comprehension of grade eight students of SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar. This research was quantitative research in the form of experimental design. The data obtained in the form of data on student test scores. In the experimental class, the pre-test scores ranged from a minimum value of 2 to a maximum value of 44, with a mean score of 19.32 and a standard deviation of 11.545. Following the intervention, the post-test scores ranged from a minimum value of 24 to a maximum value of 78, with an average (mean) score of 51.03 and a standard deviation of 13.205. This significant improvement highlights the effectiveness of using short animation movies in enhancing students' listening comprehension skills. Conversely, the control class exhibited pre-test scores ranging from a minimum value of 4 to a maximum value of 40, with a mean score of 21.03 and a standard deviation of 9.061. The post-test scores for this group ranged from a minimum value of 20 to a maximum value of 92, with an average (mean) score of 58.84 and a standard deviation of 14.531. While the control class also showed improvement, the progress was less pronounced compared to the experimental class, underscoring the advantages of implementing short animation movies as a teaching tool. Overall, the findings support the conclusion that utilizing short animation movies significantly enhances listening comprehension ability among students. The results indicate that this engaging and interactive approach effectively promotes listening skill development, highlighting the importance of innovative teaching methods in educational practices.