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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.
THE EFFECT OF DRILLING TECHNIQUE IN VOCABULARY MASTERY OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMPS MARISI MEDAN Juwita, Veni; Saragi, Christina Natalina; Napitupulu, Fenty Debora
Jurnal Basataka (JBT) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Juni 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Balikpapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36277/basataka.v8i1.616

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This study aimed to examine the effect of the drilling technique on the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMP Marisi. It employed a quantitative experimental design, involving an experimental class (VIII-1) that received vocabulary instruction using the drilling technique and a control class (VIII-2) that was taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests and were then analyzed using statistical methods to assess the effectiveness of the drilling technique in enhancing students' vocabulary acquisition. The findings revealed a significant difference in vocabulary mastery between students taught using the drilling technique and those who were not. Statistical analysis indicated that the experimental group's average pre-test score was 47.26, which increased to 65 in the post-test, reflecting an improvement of 17.73 points. In contrast, the control group's average score increased from 48 to 59.5, with a smaller gain of 11.5 points. The t-test analysis (t-count = 2.58, t-table = 2.021) confirmed that this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05), leading to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha) and the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho). This finding aligned with previous research that emphasized the role of structured repetition in vocabulary learning. The drilling technique effectively strengthened vocabulary retention and allowed students to apply new words in vocabulary mastery.