The Effectiveness of English Songs in Teaching Pronunciation to Elementary School Students in Sd Bintang Pertiwi

Abstract

The objective of this research is to find out the effectiveness of using English songs in teaching pronunciation to elementary students with descriptive method. Descriptive method was taken from the description of the situation of the object based on the fact in the field. Meanwhile, the research design which was conducted in this research was classroom action research design by Miles and Hubermann (2010). Based on the research result and discussion, the use of English songs as the media in teaching pronunciation to the students in SD Bintang Pertiwi, the students' ability in pronouncing English words has improved significantly. Songs were used as media because the lyrics of the song were easy to memorize. Therefore, it is possible for the students to comprehend the words they have listened and pronounced. English songs are effective to use as media in teaching pronunciation to elementary students. There is a significant improvement of students' ability in pronouncing English words.

Practicing Pronunciation Through English Songs for English Students

“…In its relation with learning media, Putri (2021) means English song is learning about the way of native speaker in pronouncing the words through songs because songs are authentic and easily accessible examples of spoken English. Hermansyah, Handayani, and Wulandari (2018) state that singing songs and listening to music are enjoyable for learners; they are more relaxed and attentive than usual and therefore more receptive to learning. Moreover, Manik (2015) elaborates that songs are a good resource for English teaching because songs are funny, songs can promote mimics, gestures, etc.…”

“…Meanwhile according to Hermansyah, Handayani, and Wulandari (2018), pronunciation is the way we pronounce a word, especially in a way that is accepted or generally understood; the way we speak also conveys something about ourselves to the people around us. Manik (2015) also mentions that the goal of teaching pronunciation are to pronounce correctly all the speech sounds of the language and all the combinations in their proper order not only isolated words, but also in sentences and to pronounce sentences fluently at the speed required by the situation with correct stresses, linking of sounds, rhythm, pauses and intonation.…”

The effectiveness of English songs in teaching pronunciation to senior high school students at MAN 1 Bandar Lampung

“…One of them is song. Hermansyah, Handayani, and Wulandari (2018) stated that songs can be used to practice the pronunciation which is kept in the brain memory subconsciously. This situation creates a relaxed and amusing learning process in class so that they will be motivated to learn the correct pronunciation.…”