Student’s Reading Interest in Learning English Using Online Comics Application (Webtoon)

Abstract

The research goals are to find out some problems of students’ leaning English and to describe students' reading interest in learning English using online comic applications (webtoon) at Junior High School. This research is a qualitative research.The subjects were seventh grade of Junior High School students. Data collection were interview, observation and documentation. Data analysis consists of data reduction, display and conclusion. Data validity used triangulation of method. The results showed that students have some problems in learning English for reading skill such as they had difficulty reading English and understanding the text given. They are lack in grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary mastery. Moreover, the students’ participation was very low. Webtoon cartoons increased pupils' interest and inspired them to read English. It was discovered that kids became increasingly motivated to study English. They like taking part in class activities. Furthermore, Webtoon Comics assists students in reading because it contains vivid visuals, wonderful storylines, and is digital. It is appropriate, fun and interesting. The pictures provided teaching as well as aroused of curiosity, which can assist pupils in reading more quickly.