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
