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Students’ Perceptions of the English Day Program as A Speaking Skill Booster Zakiyah, Irhamna Latifata; Siahaan, Leroy Holman; Sari, Tiara Dian
PESHUM : Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 1: Desember 2025
Publisher : CV. Ulil Albab Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56799/peshum.v5i1.13610

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This study explores Grade 7 students’ perceptions of the planned implementation of the English Day Program at MTs Attaqwa 17 as an effort to enhance their English speaking skills. The program aims to encourage students to use English in daily school interactions. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through open-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations. The findings indicate that students generally have positive perceptions of the program, believing it could improve their confidence and fluency in speaking. Nevertheless, challenges such as fear of making mistakes, limited vocabulary mastery, and speaking anxiety were identified. Students suggested incorporating enjoyable and supportive activities, such as games, peer partnerships, and teacher encouragement, to increase engagement. The study concludes that successful implementation of the English Day Program requires a gradual, student-centered approach supported by teachers and the school environment.
Enhancing Speaking Skills Through Storytelling Activities For 10th Grade Students at PKBM Al-Amanah Bekasi Alghifari, Ichwan; Agustin, Iswandini; Sari, Tiara Dian
PESHUM : Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 1: Desember 2025
Publisher : CV. Ulil Albab Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56799/peshum.v5i1.14631

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This research aims to enhance the English speaking skills of tenth-grade students by applying storytelling methods at PKBM Al Amanah Bekasi. The background of this study is the low level of students' speaking skills, which is characterized by a lack of fluency, vocabulary mastery, and low confidence in expressing ideas orally. This study uses the classroom action research (CAR) method developed by Kemmis and McTaggart, which consists of two cycles, each comprising the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and speaking ability tests. The assessment instruments covered five aspects of speaking skills: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and confidence. The study's results showed that students' speaking skills improved in each cycle. The average score of students increased from 57.76 in the pre-cycle to 72.16 in Cycle I, and reached 78.56 in Cycle II. The percentage of learning achievement also increased from 24% to 84%. This improvement indicates that the storytelling method is effective in helping students develop their speaking skills in a more active, confident, and communicative manner. Therefore, the application of the storytelling method can be an innovative and enjoyable learning strategy to enhance students' speaking skills.