The Implementation of Tongue Twister Method to Improve Students’ English Pronunciation

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of the tongue twister method on students' pronunciation. This research employed quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design. The population of this study is the second-grade students of SMAN 1 Campalagian, 150 students, and the sample consists of 32 students who are divided into two groups; the control group (16 students) and the experimental group (16 students). The control group was taught using the song technique while the experimental group was taught using the tongue twister method. The researchers used test (Pre-test and post-test) as the instrument in the study. Based on the test results, the researchers conclude that the average post-test score is higher than the pre-test, those are (60>55) and (75>65). This research indicates that there is a significant difference in value between the two. Therefore, it can be concluded that students make improvement in learning pronunciation through tongue twisters.

Tongue Twister Method in Teaching Pronunciation: A Narrative Inquiry of Pre-Service English Teacher

“…In line with Mu'thi & Indah (2021) states that there are three benefits, namely making pronunciation and speaking more fluent, making learning pronunciation interesting and fun so that it makes it easier for students to understand learning material, and making pronunciation clearer and correct. the results obtained in this study are in line with research conducted by Yuniar et al (2021), Haz et al (2022), Shafika (2022), andCahyani &Panjaitan (2020) which state that tongue twisters are effective in improving language proficiency and speaking skills English.…”

“…The previous study about this issue is the role of tongue twisters in improving the students' speaking skills (Yuniar et al, 2021). A similar study was also conducted by Haz et al (2022) who implemented the Tongue Twister Method to Improve English Pronunciation. Akbarjon (2022) in his research analyzes and discusses the main role and characteristics of tongue twisters in improving elementary school students' speaking skills.…”