The Implementation of Reading Aloud Strategy Using Audiobook in Teaching Pronunciation

Wahyuni, Vira Eka (2025) The Implementation of Reading Aloud Strategy Using Audiobook in Teaching Pronunciation. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Pronunciation is an important aspect of English speaking skills. However, many students still have difficulty pronouncing English words correctly, thus hindering their fluency in oral communication. To overcome this problem, there are various alternative strategies that can be applied. This study specifically applied the reading aloud strategy with using audiobooks.
The researcher conducted this study to determine how the application of the reading aloud strategy combined with audiobook media can improve students' pronunciation skills. It investigated how this strategy influences students' pronunciation skills. This study also highlights how the strategy can have a positive impact on improving students' pronunciation skills.
This study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The researcher conducted this research design in two cycles, each including the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study consist of 33 female students of XI PK 2 class in MAN 1 Jember. The data were collected through interview sheet, observation sheet, pre-test and post-test sheet and document review. The researcher collected the data from students before and after they received the treatment. The results of data collection were analized qualitatively and quantitatively.
The results showed a significant increase in students' pronunciation skills. In the pre-test, the average score of students was 69.84 with 21% of students achieving KKM (82). After the implementation in cycle I, the average score increased to 79.69 with 51% of students achieving the minimum completion criteria. After revisions in cycle II, including the use of audiovisual and interactive dialogue, the average score of students increased to 86.06 with 78% of students successfully meeting the KKM. These findings indicate that the reading aloud strategy supported by audiobook has a positive impact and effective in improving pronunciation skills.

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