The Implementation of Direct Method Assisted By Google Translate Voice To Improve Students’ Pronunciation

Abstract

The study was aimed to investigate direct method assisted by Google translate voice able to improve students’ pronunciation and to describe the students activity in learning. This study applied class room action research. It was done through planning, action, observation, and reflection. The location research was SMA SWASTA PEMNAS PAGAR MERBAU. The subject of this research consisted 28 students. Based on the oral test score, students score keep improving in every test. In pre-test, the mean score was 55,3, in the first cycle test the mean score was 72,3, and the second cycle test the mean score was 85,9. The improvement was also indicated from the percentage of the students’ test. In pre-test none of students point more than 75. In first cycle test 50% some students got point more than 75 and in second cycle test 100% all students got point more than 75. Based on the observation result of students activity from pre- test, cycle I, and cycle II, the students’ were more interested and active. They improved their selfconfidence

to pronounce the word by using direct method assisted Google translate voice, that was proven from the improvement of students score. It means that teaching by using direct method assisted by Google translate voice improved the students pronunciation. Direct method assisted by Google translate voice made students feel enjoyed, have fun, comfortable, and improve their self-confidence