ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION THROUGH PHONETIC METHODOLOGY AT MTSN 3 BANDA ACEH

Abstract

This study investigates how well first-grade students at MTsN 3 Banda Aceh can pronounce English words correctly while using a phonetic approach. The study uses tests, questionnaires, and experimental instruction sessions to investigate the efficacy of the phonetic technique using a pre-experimental research design. All first-grade children at MTsN 3 Banda Aceh make up the target population, and 30 students were chosen as a sample size for the research. The data is analyzed using statistical techniques such as t-tests, percentage computations and SPSS 21. Based on the difference between pretest and posttest scores, the results show that students' pronunciation skills significantly improved after using the phonetic approach. Furthermore, both the quantitative and qualitative results show that students had positive attitudes regarding the phonetic technique.