The Use of Describing Picture in Teaching Speaking Skill

Qualitative Method

Abstract

This study aims to determine the use of picture descriptions in teaching speaking English and to determine the progress of students' ability in speaking English after being taught using picture description media. The population of this research is the eleventh-grade students of religion two MA Al Amiriyyah Blokagung Banyuwangi. Describing pictures can motivate students to learn English and can also help teachers to make students interested and comfortable in learning, especially in speaking, according to Killer and Huebner, "As a learning medium, pictures can help teachers to make students interested and comfortable learning. especially English. What's more, pictures can present real situationsâ€. It is expected that students can improve their speaking skills. Also, describing pictures can be used to stimulate their imagination and motivation to learn English, especially in speaking skills. This study uses the Qualitative method. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation.