Manik, Cristina Geovani
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Improving Students’ Listening Skill Using English Song at SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar Marbun, Joel; Manik, Cristina Geovani; Girsang, Elisa; Simbolon, Kris Jhon; Silalahi, Dumaris
Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai, Riau, Indonesia

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menyimak siswa menggunakan lagu-lagu berbahasa Inggris di SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar. Menyimak, sebagai keterampilan bahasa yang mendasar, sering kali diabaikan dalam pengajaran bahasa tradisional, yang menyebabkan kesulitan dalam pemahaman. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, lagu-lagu bahasa Inggris populer seperti "Perfect" oleh Ed Sheeran dan "Someone Like You" oleh Adele diintegrasikan ke dalam pelajaran menyimak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK), yang melibatkan 20 siswa tahun ketiga. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus, yang masing-masing terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data dikumpulkan melalui pra-tes, pasca-tes, dan observasi. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam keterampilan menyimak siswa, dengan skor rata-rata mereka meningkat dari 10,5 pada pra-tes menjadi 76 pada pasca-tes. Temuan tersebut menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan lagu dalam pengajaran menyimak meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman menyimak siswa. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mengintegrasikan musik ke dalam pengajaran bahasa Inggris dapat menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih menyenangkan dan efektif.
AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TO THE USE OF CODE-SWITCHING IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) CLASSROOMS Manik, Cristina Geovani; Herman, Herman; Hutauruk, Bertaria Sohnata
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Keislaman Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Keislaman
Publisher : STAI Darul Qalam Tangerang

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This study investigates students’ perceptions of code-switching in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom, focusing on how internal and external factors influence their attitudes and language use. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 60 Grade XI students from SMA YP HKBP 1 Pematangsiantar. The questionnaire measured perceptions related to internal factors such as confidence, motivation, and learning processes, as well as external factors including family background, peer influence, and classroom environment. The results indicate that most students view code-switching positively, reporting increased confidence and motivation when integrating Indonesian within English communication. Additionally, code-switching was found to reduce anxiety and enhance their ability to express ideas effectively. Social influences, especially peer behavior and classroom size, significantly affected their use of code-switching. Conversely, family influence was less impactful. These findings highlight that code-switching serves as both a communicative strategy and a supportive pedagogical tool in EFL learning. The study recommends that educators embrace code-switching to foster a more inclusive and effective language learning environment, particularly in multilingual contexts where students face challenges in expressing themselves solely in English. This research contributes to the understanding of bilingual communication dynamics in EFL settings and provides insights for language teaching practices that accommodate students’ linguistic and cultural realities.