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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
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In the teaching we need some method to improving the students speaking
because Speaking is crucial part of second language learning and teaching. The
mastery of speaking skills in English is a priority for many second-language or
foreign-language learners. Our learners often evaluate their success in language
learning as well as the effectiveness of their English course on the basis of how
much they feel they have improved in their spoken language proficiency.
Hornby (1995:37) defines that speaking is the skill that the students will be
judged upon most in real-life situations. It is an important part of everyday
interaction and most of often the first impression of a person is based on his/her
ability to speak fluently and chomprehensively. So, as teachers we have
responsibility to prepare the students as much as possible to be able to speak in
English in the real world outside the classroom.
One of method we can use for improving students speaking is card, because
Communicative activities may refer to the spontaneous interaction between
teachers and students or among students themselves with the use of appropriate
materials, communicative topics, or automatic question-response based on instant
thinking and feeling or creativity. One of method we can use for improving
students speaking is card.
Rhalmi (2010) explains that communicative activities have “real purposes
such as finding and exchanging information, breaking down barriers, talking
about oneself, and learning about culture.” It is supported by Richard (2006, p.
17) who state that Communicative activities require students to use their language
resources to overcome an information gap or solve a problem. The researcher uses
communicative activities through identity card.
Klipple (1992, p.13) states the example of communicative activities are
trademark, name circle, Identity Cards, choosing pictures, etc. Identity card has
aims in speaking skill to question about personal data, introducing someone else
to the group and getting to know each other. Klipple (1992, p. 4) says that when
the students have to work together in a group it is advisable that they get to know
each other a little at the beginning.
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The process of English teaching and learning should be adapted to the
primary goals according to the existing curriculum. It is very improtant to
understand the problems encountered in the field so that in the future teacher can
determine and decide effective teaching media, techniques, or strategies for
making students learn effectively.
Finding the solving of the problem is not easy but this researcher limited the
problem with use some media attractive for help the student to improving they
speaking skills, the media is called smart card.