THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPEAKY APPLICATIONS IN LEARNING ENGLISH IN INTRODUCTION MATERIALS FOR CLASS X SMA NEGERI 1 HALONGONAN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the speaky model in learning English for Introduction material for class X. The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The population in this study were all students of Halongoan 1 Public High School, while the sample of this study was students of class X MIS 1 as an experimental class. Data collection techniques used are test techniques and non-test techniques. The test technique is in the form of an introduction material test and non-test techniques in the form of observations, questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The results of the analysis of the data obtained show that the results of the t test show the price of tcount>ttable, namely tcount = 3.3669 while ttable with dk = 64 at a significant level of 1% = 2.6548, because tcount>ttable is 3.3669 <2.6548 .this means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) which reads that the Speaky Application is effective in learning English for Introduction material to class X students of SMA Negeri 1 Halongoan can be accepted and the data is significant. The average value of learning using the speaky application has increased. The value obtained by the experimental class is the highest value is 93, the lowest value is 60 and the average is 82.57. Improving the learning outcomes of the introduction material using the speaky application is due to the application of the students directly practicing English with native speakers so that students can find out the points of error in pronunciation and writing. Compared to the contextual learning carried out by the previous teacher, the vocabulary obtained by students is more limited and monotonous so that students are less developed.

Key Word :Speaky Application, Learning English, Introduction