The Effectiveness of English Songs to Improve Students' Speaking Skills  by Using Problem-Based Learning Methods in Grade XIth Students  at SMKS 1 Tamansiswa Pematangsiantar

Nita Utami Sinurat; Julita Lumban Raja; Maretta Kesya Siadari; Dominique Sandra Doloksaribu; Dumaris Silalahi

doi:10.31004/innovative.v5i1.17988

Authors

Nita Utami Sinurat Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Julita Lumban Raja Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Maretta Kesya Siadari Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Dominique Sandra Doloksaribu Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Dumaris Silalahi Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v5i1.17988

Keywords:

English songs, speaking skills, problem based learning, effectiveness

Abstract

Speaking is one of the skills that students must have to be able to communicate confidently, exchange ideas, gather information, and share information with others. However, many students face challenges in improving their vocabulary through traditional teaching methods. The gap that this study aims to fill is the lack of research focusing on the effectiveness of English songs using problem-based learning methods in learning strategies to improve speaking skills at the senior high school level. While there is a growing body of research on speaking learning in general, there is limited evidence on students' specific challenges in speaking English. This study aims to determine the effect of English songs using problem-based learning methods in students' speaking mastery in class XI at SMK Swasta 1 Tamansiswa Pematangsiantar. This study uses quantitative methods in collecting data with an experimental design (single group). The results showed a significant increase in the experimental post-test scores, with a t-test value of 12.58, exceeding the critical value of 1.697 at the 0.05 significance level. The findings suggest that English songs significantly enhance speaking learning among students. The study concludes that incorporating interactive and engaging methods such as English songs can effectively improve English speaking skills.

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