Abstract
This research aims to describe the implementation of English Zone (EZo) activities in learning English speaking skills for young learners. Employing qualitative descriptive study, this research included observation of teaching and learning process, and interview that was administered to 10 students from Kampung Sawah, West Hadimulyo. Ten meetings were observed thoroughly. Each observation took place in English language classroom every Sunday at Al-Fatimah Mosque. This research presented the implementation of English Zone (EZo) to young learners and students’ responses to the implementation of EZo. The findings illuminated the powerful ways in which EZo was able to improve students’ speaking skill. The students were having fun in the classroom which made them actively participate IN speaking practice with their friends or teachers. The findings further highlighted that EZo showed a good result in improving students’ confidence during their speaking practice. EZo helped them to speak more and decreased hesitation. They felt more relaxed to speak.Keywords : English zone, speaking skill, young learners, activity
Highlights
In this globalization era, English increasingly become the most worthwhile language to be learnt
In Indonesia, English is recognized as a foreign language
In Metro, in West Hadimulyo there is a place named Kampung Sawah which held an activity called English Zone (EZo) activity every Sunday. This activity is joined by young learners from nearby house in the village
Summary
English increasingly become the most worthwhile language to be learnt. Teaching English for young learners is very crucial since the earlier learn foreign language, the greater chances for language proficiency. They can tell the difference between fact and fiction, they ask question all the time, rely on the spoken word as well as the physical world to convey and understanding meaning They are able to make some decisions about their own learning and have definite views about what they like and do not like doing. In Metro, in West Hadimulyo there is a place named Kampung Sawah which held an activity called English Zone (EZo) activity every Sunday This activity is joined by young learners from nearby house in the village. The students that usually attend were around 20 students with the age range up to 10 to 12 years old This activity was created by students of English Department of State Islāmic Institute of Metro.
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