Integrating Short Conversations into English Language Teaching to Improve Students’ Speaking Skills
Keywords:
Short Conversation, Speaking Skills, English Language Teaching, Communicative Learning, Experimental StudyAbstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating short conversations into English language teaching to enhance students’ speaking skills. Conducted at MTs Muhammadiyah Soasio Galela, the research applied a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental class exposed to short conversation techniques and a control class taught through conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, focusing on fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and comprehension. Findings reveal that students in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvement in speaking proficiency compared to the control group. The use of short conversations encouraged active participation, reduced speaking anxiety, and improved oral communication skills. This study concludes that short conversations are an effective pedagogical strategy to foster students’ speaking abilities in EFL contexts.
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