THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS' HABIT IN LISTENING ENGLISH SONGS AND THEIR LISTENING SKILL AT SMPN 2 KEBUN TEBU

ADELLA, AGUSTIN LIANDRA (2023) THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS' HABIT IN LISTENING ENGLISH SONGS AND THEIR LISTENING SKILL AT SMPN 2 KEBUN TEBU. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Listening was one of the skills in English. However, students faced a lot of challenges when they comprehend spoken English due to unfamiliar vocabulary, speech rate and intonation. Incorporating English songs into the learning process could be one of the ways to address this issue. Asserting music provided an engaging and enjoyable method for students to enhance their listening skill. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between students' habits of listening to English songs and their listening skills. A quantitative correlation design was employed, involving 27 students from SMPN 02 Kebun Tebu. Data were gathered using a questionnaire focused on English song listening habits (25 statements) and a 40-question listening skills test. IBM SPSS 21 was utilized for data analysis. Results showed students' English song listening habits ranged from 43 to 78, with an average score of 63, indicating a strong preference for English songs. Listening test scores ranged from 33 to 83, with 13 students scoring above 60 and 14 below 60. Pearson's correlation analysis revealed a significant link (p < 0.05) between students' English song listening habits and their listening skills. The findings supported previous research, highlighting a positive association between frequent English song listening and improved listening competence. A coefficient of determination of 0.787 suggested a robust connection, implying that increased exposure to English songs enhanced listening skills. The study emphasized that regular exposure to English songs positively impacted listening skills, exposing students to varied vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical nuances present in song lyrics. Analyzing song lyrics not only improved listening but also stimulated curiosity about language nuances, fostering vocabulary development and enhancing listening comprehension. In conclusion, the study underscored a significant correlation between students' listening skills and their regularity in listening to English songs. Keywords : English song, Correlations, Listening skills

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