The Analysis of English Teacher Strategies to Improve Students Speaking Ability at SMP YP Keluarga Pematangsiantar

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the strategies used by English teachers to improve students speaking ability at SMP YP Keluarga Pematangsiantar. The participants of this research are two English teachers who teach in grades 7^th and 8^th. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects of this research were two English teacher who teach in SMP YP Keluarga Pematangsiantar. Data were collected through interview with two English teachers and observation in the classroom. The data of this research were observation sheet and interview transcript. The data were analysed by using data display, data reduction, and conclusion drawing proposed by Sugiono. The result of this research, the researcher identified three strategies apply by teachers to improve students speaking ability, namely discussion strategy, roleplay strategy, and storytelling strategy. The discussion strategy help students to express their ideas, listen to other students, and think critically. The roleplay strategy allows students to practice English in real life situations, making the learning process more enjoyable and interactive. The storytelling strategy encourages students to organize and share ideas clearly, helping them to build confidence and fluency in speaking. In conclusion, students speaking ability improves not only in terms of vocabulary and pronunciation, but also in terms of motivation, confidence, and willingness to speak English. The implementation of these strategies has proven effective in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to actively use English in daily conversation