Al-Irfan: Journal Of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)

Advancing Arabic Speaking Proficiency through Pedagogical Innovation with the Isyruna Sualan Language Game Approach

Wahyuni, Sri (Unknown)
Malla, Agussalim Beddu (Unknown)
Martini, Martini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Sep 2025

Abstract

This research was motivated by the low level of students’ Arabic speaking ability (maharah al-kalam) at SMA Pest. Putri Yatama Mandiri, which was mainly caused by the lack of innovative teaching methods and minimal active student participation in the classroom. To address this issue, the study aimed to: (1) examine the implementation of the “Isyruna Sualan” language game in Arabic learning, (2) evaluate the outcomes of its application in improving students’ maharah al-kalam, and (3) identify the factors influencing its success in enhancing speaking proficiency. The study employed the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, conducted in two cycles with class XIA students as the research subjects. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, and observations. Initial findings from the pre-test revealed that only 8 out of 29 students (27.5%) achieved the minimum competency standard in Arabic speaking, while 21 students (72.4%) fell below the requirement. After applying the “Isyruna Sualan” game in the first cycle, 19 students (65.5%) met the standard. The second cycle further improved the results, with 25 out of 28 students (89.2%) successfully achieving the expected level of speaking proficiency. The findings demonstrate that the “Isyruna Sualan” language game effectively enhances students’ maharah al-kalam. Its success was supported by three main factors: the teacher’s role as facilitator, the motivation and enthusiasm of students, and the game’s interactive, goal-oriented design. This research contributes by offering an innovative pedagogical strategy that can be adapted to strengthen Arabic speaking skills in similar educational contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alirfan

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

Description

Al-Irfan is a journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies which is published Biannually on March and September by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the branches of applied linguistics, such ...