Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 5, No 1 (2016): Serie A

TEACHING SPEAKING THROUGH HOPSCOTCH GAME (A Game for Young Learners)

Dian Amelia Sekarini (English Department Faculty of Languages and Arts State University of Padang)
An Fauzia Rozani Syafe'i (English Department Faculty of Languages and Arts State University of Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2016

Abstract

This paper discusses the application of hopscotch game as one of the techniques in the teaching aspect of speaking English which focused on Elementary School students. The aim is to help students more interested in learning English. This paper will explain: 1) The procedure for applying hopscotch game in teaching speaking. 2) The advantages of using hopscotch game in teaching speaking. The writer will explain the teaching materials, teaching media, and procedures in implementing hopscotch game in teaching speaking. The conclusion shows that:1) There is an example of teaching procedure in speaking English using hopscotch game, 2) Hopscotch game makes students enjoy the learning to talk, and it can be a way to motivate students in teaching and learning English. Therefore it is expected that the teachers can implement a variety of techniques such as hopscotch game in the teaching speaking to make the learning process more interested and enjoyable. The students are expected to be active in practicing speaking English without fear of making mistakes because the teachers will improve and help them better in speaking English.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or ...