Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
learned without practice it. It means that to master speaking, student have to practise
Because speaking is one of the language skills that should be mastered by the
students of senior high school, a teacher should app[y some techniques in teaching
such as debate, free discussion, role play, information gap, etc. Through those
will be interested and enjoy the lesson during teaching and learning process.
3 Sungai Penuh and the result of interview with English teacher, the researcher found
that the students could not use the English language well in communication, and they
needed much time to construct their speaking. It was because their speaking ability
was low. As a result, it was really hard for them to start speaking whenever they were
asked to speak. Besides, students had low motivation to learn English, and their
speaking marks were relatively low. From 16 students, only 5 students could speak
and respond the teachers, while 14 students could respond and speak English orally.
From the explanation above, the problem could be listed here. First, the
students` speaking skill was low. The students could not use the language in
communication and even they made error structure in speaking. Second, the students
were shy and afraid to speak in the class, the students mostly kept silent when the
teacher asked them in English. Third, they also had a limited vocabulary so they did
not understand the instruction given by the teacher in English language, some of them
techniques were not so interesting. Teachers rarely asked students to speak because
they considered hard to use English in the classroom. The last problem, teahing
materials were not contextual and meaningful for students. It made students feel bored
teaching technique to improve students` speaking ability. There are many teaching
choosing a controvensial topic; one speaker presents one point of view on the topic
ideas to give some input on the topic matter first. Give students time to prepare what
they will say; teacher might even prompt them by giving theam ideas on the topic and
Based on the background of the problem above, there were two problems. The
problems came from students and the teacher. From students, the students failed in
speaking ability, their speaking skill was low, students were shy to aspeak in the class,
students had alimited vocabulary, and they and no interested in learning english. From
the teacher, the teaching technique was not effective students` speaking ablity.
1. For students : though debate technique, it helps the students in improving their
speaking skill, and can use and practice English language in the classroom.
2. For teacher : this teacher can use debate technique in teaching speaking two
3. For other research : this research can help the other researcher who will conduct
the similar research. This research also help them in finding reference or
resources.