The Effectiveness of Rea ding Alou d Activity in I mpr oving Stu dent s’ Pron unciation S kill at MTs DDI Pariangan

Abstract

Many students find it difficult to improve their English pronunciation due to internal factors such as lack of confidence and fear of making mistakes, and external factors such as conventional teaching methods that are passive and less engaging. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of reading aloud activity

in improving students‟ pronunciation skills. The research employed a pre- experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. It was

conducted at MTs DDI Pariangan involving eighth-grade students. Data were collected through an oral reading aloud test and analyzed using SPSS 25. The hypothesis of this study states that the reading aloud activity has a significant effect on improving students‟ pronunciation skills. The results revealed that the

students‟ mean score increased from 11.71 on the pre-test to 16.36 on the post- test, indicating a significant improvement. The reading aloud activity created an

interactive learning atmosphere that enabled students to practice pronunciation directly, receive feedback, and build self-confidence. Therefore, the use of reading aloud activity is effective in enhancing pronunciation skills and promoting active student participation in learning. Keywords: Reading Aloud Activity, Pronunciation Skills, Pre-Experimental

Design, MTs DDI Pariangan