The English for Journalistic program is one of the activities implemented to improve students’ English speaking skills through communicative and practice-based learning activities. This activity was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Malalak through the School Reporter Project, which provided students with opportunities to act as reporters and conduct simple news reporting activities in the school environment using English. The materials provided included an introduction to news, interview techniques, journalism-related vocabulary, and simple news writing. The activity was implemented through material delivery, discussions, simple news-writing exercises, interview practices, and direct reporting activities in the school environment. In this activity, students reported on topics related to the school environment, school facilities, the school canteen, and the school library, which were then developed into simple news videos. The results showed that the students demonstrated considerable enthusiasm because the School Reporter Project was a new learning experience for them. In addition to gaining new English vocabulary related to journalism, students had opportunities to practice speaking, conduct interviews, deliver information, and perform as reporters in English. This activity is expected to improve students’ communication skills, confidence, creativity, and literacy in using English in real-life situations.
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