Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 12, No 1 (2023)

The Effect of Using Role-Play Method on Students’ Speaking Skills in the Tenth Grade of SMA Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP

Farisyah Safitri (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Carbiriena Solusia (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Mar 2023

Abstract

This study aimed to identify whether using role-play in teaching English effectively improves the students' English Speaking skills and to analyze the significant difference between the tenth-grade students of SMA Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP who were taught by using the role-play method and those who were taught without using the role-play method. The researcher conducted the research with tenth-grade students of SMA Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP in the academic year 2022/2023, using purposive sampling, X.E class, and X.D was the sample. Experimental research is used in this study by using a quantitative approach and the semi-scripted role-play method. The role-play method effectively improves the students’ English Speaking skills and there is a significant difference between the tenth-grade students improving speaking skills between those taught using the role-play method and those taught without using the role-play method in SMA Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP. Teachers need to be able to select appropriate instructional strategies such as using the method of role-play so that students can express themselves and talk more freely without feeling fearful or lacking in self-confidence. 

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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 ...