Using Fun Activities to Improve Listening Skill

Andyani, Hanna

doi:10.23971/jefl.v2i2.54

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“…Games have been used in English classes to improve learners' use of the four skills of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the study of Andyani (2012), it is reported that learners' listening ability was improved after learning with games for a period of time. For English reading, Huy (2016) stated that after learning with games, her participants' reading ability was developed.…”

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“…Games can also be used to promote learners' other English skills. In the study of Andyani (2012), for example, games were employed to improve the English listening skill of 36 EFL learners in a high school in Indonesia. After a period of time, learners' listening skill was improved, and the learners' high satisfaction with games was observed.…”

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Promoting Thai EFL Learners’ Ability to Self-correct Errors in Written English Sentences through Games

Sermsook¹,

Liamnimitr²,

Chantarangkul³

2020

ELT

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Games have been widely accepted as an effective tool for language learning. They help learners achieve better learning outcome and create a learning atmosphere which contribute to learners’ learning. The present study, hence, employed games to help EFL learners write better in English. In the present study, games were used to encourage Thai EFL learners to self-correct errors found in their English sentences. After five weeks of learning with games, the learners’ ability to self-correct errors was observed. Their posttest average score (x =18.65, S.D.=6.05) was higher than the pretest one (x =13.58, S.D.=6.45). The results from the paired samples t-test indicated a statistically significant difference at the 0.01 level which meant that games helped promote this group of learners to self-correct errors in written English sentences. Furthermore, the learners reported that they enjoyed English writing classes with games because they motivated them to learn English in a relaxing class. The learners’ good interaction and collaboration were also observed during the games. The findings from this study imply that games should be incorporated in language classes for learners’ positive learning outcome.

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Promoting Thai EFL Learners’ Ability to Self-correct Errors in Written English Sentences through Games

Sermsook¹,

Liamnimitr²,

Chantarangkul³

2020

ELT

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“…One technique that is considered useful for making a cozy and restful environment in the classroom and interesting for the students is by the use of one of Fun Activity which is Games. Games which are defined as activities with rules, competition, and the element of fun (Andyani, 2012), can be a tool to raise the students" motivation. Games can motivate students because they are humorous, interesting, or sometimes challenging.…”

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“…Games are able to be utilized to provide exercises in the whole language skills: listening, speaking, reading, or writing. (Andyani, 2012) declares games propose learners a pleasure-filled and detenting learning environment. Games allow learners to use language in a non-stressful manner.…”

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Enhancing Listening Skills Using Games

Syafi’i

Kusnawan

Syukroni

2020

IJonSE

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This study aims at finding out the most appropriate games for enhancing listening skills to students of the Faculty of the Economics Muhammadiyah University of Ponorogo. The process and the result of enhancing students’ listening skills of English were the main focuses of this study. Echeverría et al.’s model of classroom action research method was used to do this study. The technique consists of four stages, namely: (1) planning, (2) implementing, (3) observing, and (4) reflecting. The data was collected through the instruments were the listening tests, observation checklist, and questionnaires. The gained data were analyzed descriptively to know the process and the result of improvement caused by the application of each game. Based on the application of the games, the criteria of success were effectively reached in Cycle 2. 74% of the quantity of the students could obtain the scores more than 60, and 90% have assertive responses on the application of games. This means that using games is significantly useful to be used for enhancing the students’ listening skills.

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“…To teach listening skill for Senior High School students, there are several strategies that can be applied according to (Nor, 2014), including dictation, question and answer section, listening to radio, watching television, etc. Another learning strategies that can be used to teach listening are dictation, whispering, and tic tac toe (Andyani, 2012).…”

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The Influence of Dictation Strategy in Improving Listening Skill of Senior High School Students

Saragih

Marpaung

Purba

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japendi

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Background : The implementation of this research was motivated by the results of researchers’ observations on students who still had many difficulties in listening. Students still have difficulties to listen in English due to the position of Indonesian students as foreign learners. Objective : The objective of this research is to know the influence of dictation strategy in teaching listening for Senior High School students and to find out the advantages of dictation strategy in teaching listening. Methods : The research method used in this research is survey method. The population of this research was the students of SMA Swasta Assisi. Therefore, the sample was the XI Social 1 students of SMA Swasta Assisi. Results : The results of this research were described through surveys distributed by researchers to students. The survey was filled by students based on their perceptions of dictation. The results of this research stated that dictation could affect the ability to hear students. Conslusion : Based on the research conducted by the researchers, we conclude that dictation was truly affected students, listening skills based on their perceptions and experiences.

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Using Fun Activities to Improve Listening Skill

Cited by 7 publications

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Promoting Thai EFL Learners’ Ability to Self-correct Errors in Written English Sentences through Games

Promoting Thai EFL Learners’ Ability to Self-correct Errors in Written English Sentences through Games

Enhancing Listening Skills Using Games

The Influence of Dictation Strategy in Improving Listening Skill of Senior High School Students

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