IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

Enhancing the Pupils' Speaking Abilities through Debate

Maulidah Khabib, Erfina (Unknown)
Suci Muliana (Unknown)
Paulina Deby Putri Indrawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the debate method in enhancing students' English-speaking abilities while also exploring its impact on pupils, its influence on soft skills such as collaboration and empathy, and identifying the optimal duration and frequency of debate activities for maximum educational benefit. The research was conducted using a classroom action research design implemented in two cycles. Data were gathered through speaking tests, classroom observations, and pupils’ interviews. The results demonstrate significant improvements in students’ speaking performance. Specifically, pronunciation improved by 51.16%, vocabulary by 50%, fluency by 72.5%, grammar by 87.88%, and comprehension by 89.19%. These findings suggest that integrating debate into speaking instruction is an effective pedagogical approach that enhances students’ English-speaking proficiency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...