The Effectiveness of Watching Short Western Movie in Enhancing Speaking Skill At SMA Taman Siswa Pematangsiantar

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of watching short Western movies in enhancing students’ speaking skills at the tenth grade of SMA Taman Siswa Pematangsiantar. It applies a quantitative research design with a pre-experimental approach, specifically using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 34 students from class X-6. The data were collected through oral speaking tests administered before and after the treatment, assessing pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The findings show a significant improvement in students' speaking scores, with the mean pre-test score of 60.09 increasing to 69.41 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test revealed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and a t-value of 17.842, indicating that the alternative hypothesis was accepted. The use of short Western movies proved effective in providing authentic language input, enhancing motivation, and improving students' speaking performance. This study contributes to the pedagogical strategy in EFL contexts by demonstrating the value of audiovisual media in speaking instruction