Improvement Of English Speaking Ability Through The English Game In Class Viii Students Of SMP Negeri 6 Kecamatan Kupang Tengah

Abstract

This study aims to determine the improvement of speaking skills through the Forced Cultivation Model Group Discussion method which includes: (1) a description of involving all students actively in learning activities, (2) a description of improving speaking skills through the English Games method. This research was conducted in SMP Negeri 6, Central Kupang District, with class VIII students in 2019/2020 with a total of 22 students. The Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out in three cycles, namely through the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research data was gathered through observing student activity sheets, test, student achievement learning competencies tests, interviews, and questionnaires. The results of the study were, (1) the English Games method proved to be able to actively involve all students in learning activities, (2) the English Games method proved effective in improving English speaking skills.