Lahjah Arabiyah: Jurnal Bahasa Arab dan Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Lahjah Arabiyah - January 2026

OPTIMALIZING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THE MUHADATSAH PROGRAM: A CASE STUDY AT MTS KOTO TANGAH

Oktari, Sri Jomila (Unknown)
Zuyyina Ilmy Azizah (Unknown)
Hilmi, Danial (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of the muhadatsah program in improving students’ Arabic speaking skills at MTs Koto Tangah, focusing on activity forms, instructional methods, managerial aspects, and supporting and inhibiting factors. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The findings reveal that the muhadatsah program is regularly conducted outside formal Arabic lesson hours through various communicative activities such as paired dialogues, group discussions, role play, and short presentations. The program positively influences students’ speaking fluency, self-confidence, and frequency of Arabic use in daily interactions. However, several challenges remain, including weak language discipline, limited vocabulary, an underdeveloped Arabic language environment, and managerial constraints. Overall, the implementation of muhadatsah at MTs Koto Tangah aligns with the principles of Contextual Teaching and Learning and Communicative Language Teaching in developing students’ speaking skills.

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Journal Info

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Lahjah

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Lahjah Arabiyah: Jurnal Bahasa Arab dan Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Tarbiyah Universitas Ibrahimy Situbondo | UNIB , p-ISSN: 2716-2028 dan e-ISSN 2716-201X . Tiap tahun terbit dua kali yaitu bulan Januari dan Juli. Tim Redaksi menerima publikasi ilmiah yang merupakan hasil ...