Akbar Fauzan; Supeno Supeno; Hasbullah Hasbullah

doi:10.30998/inference.v7i2.25232

IMPROVING STUDENTS ENGLISH LEARNING OUTCOMES ON ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS THROUGH ROLE PLAY TECHNIQUE

Akbar Fauzan^(1*), Supeno Supeno⁽²⁾, Hasbullah Hasbullah⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
(2) Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
(3) Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study examines the role-playing techniques used on English for Business students at Cipasung Tasikmalaya University West Java. This study aims to know how can role playing technique affect the students learning outcome. The participants in this study are 84 students who take English for Business subject. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was used in this study. This study was carried out in two cycles, with four meetings for each cycle. Data are gathered by questionnaires, interviews, observations, and evaluations. According to the study's findings, it can be deduced that only 30 students, or 35.71%, achieved mastery individually in the first cycle (average of 52.7). In cycle II, the average score is higher at 79.6, with 77 students or 91.67% of them achieving mastery on their own. Therefore, it can be said that using a role-playing technique help Cipasung Tasikmalaya University students learn English more effectively.

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