THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY CIRCLE STRATEGY ON STUDENTS ENGLISH SPEAKING-SKILL OF THE TENTH GRADE AT MA ALBALAGH BULUTIGO

Speaking Skill, Learning Strategy, Community Circle

Abstract

This research tried to improve students’ speaking skills by using community circle. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Community Circle Strategy in enhancing students' English-speaking skills at MA Al Balagh. This research consists of 8 stages, including observation, pre-test examination at the second meeting, implementation of strategies, and post-test examination at the final meeting. The study was conducted on 24 students of class X at MA Al Balagh. The method employed was quantitative with a pre-experimental approach. Data from pre-tests and post-tests were analyzed by using SPSS 25 to determine significance (Sig.). The results of the T-test indicated that the significance value (p = 0.000) < α (0.05), suggesting insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis (H0), thus accepting the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This indicated a significant improvement in students' vocabulary mastery following the treatment. These findings affirm that employing the Community Circle Strategy was effective in enhancing students' speaking skills.