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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS BY USING THE AUDIO-LINGUAL METHOD IN THE SIXTH SEMESTER OF THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT HKBP NOMMENSEN MEDAN Aslina Laia, Jernih; Nasution, Nelinda Kristauli; Marbun, Paulina; Hasugian, Nova Kalsim; Juwita, Veni; Simarmata , Rina Oktavia
Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam
Publisher : LP2M IAI Al-Khairat Pamekasan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32806/jkpi.v6i1.208

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This study aims to improve students' writing skills by using the Audio-Lingual Method on Semester Six students of the English Department of HKBP Nommensen University Medan. The main problem identified was the students' low writing ability, characterized by incorrect grammar, limited vocabulary, and poor sentence structure. To overcome these problems, this study used the Audio-Lingual Method approach which emphasizes repetition and intensive practice in listening before writing. This research uses the Classroom Action Research method by conducting tests to see the improvement of students' skills. The data collection technique in this research is by collecting results from Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Documentation, Test and Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, and data analysis techniques conducting Observation, Interview, Documentation, Test, and Statistical Analysis. The results showed a significant improvement in students' writing skills after the application of the Audio-Lingual Method. Students showed improvement in the use of correct grammar, richer vocabulary, and better sentence structure. Audio Lingual is effective in improving student's writing skills and can be adopted as one of the methods of teaching writing in higher education.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT AT THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS Hasugian, Nova Kalsim; Silitonga, Harpen; Lestari, Febrika Dwi
Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) Vol 1 No 2 (2020): Desember
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Univesitas Dharmas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56667/de_journal.v1i2.551

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This study analyses students' grammatical errors in writing recount texts among tenth-grade students at SMK Swasta Jambi Medan. Writing is an important skill in English that requires the use of proper grammar to convey ideas effectively. However, many students have difficulties with grammatical structures, which affect the clarity and coherence of their writing. This study aims to identify and classify the types of grammatical errors found in students' recount texts and determine the most dominant types of errors.This study used a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected from students' writing test. Errors were analyzed using Dulay's Taxonomy of Surface Strategies, which categorizes errors into omission, addition, misformation errors, and misordering errors. The findings showed that misformation errors were the most frequent (76.59%), followed by addition errors (14.89%), omission errors (8.51%), and misordering errors (0%). The prevalence of tense errors shows that students struggle mainly with the use of verb tenses, irregular verb tenses, and subject-descriptor congruence.The results of this study highlight the need for improved grammar teaching, especially in verb and sentence structure. Teachers should focus on strengthening grammar rules through targeted practice, while curriculum developers can use these findings to design more effective English writing programs.  By addressing these common errors, students can improve their writing accuracy and overall language proficiency.