IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONOUNCIATION THROUGH ISLAMIC ENGLISH MOVIE AS LEARNING MEDIA

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of using Islamic English movies as a learning medium to improve students’ pronunciation skills. Conducted as Classroom Action Research (CAR), the study involved 15 eighth-grade students from SMP Darul Ulum Kuala Mandor B, West Kalimantan. The research was carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, observations, and documentation. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ pronunciation, as reflected in their average test scores: pre-test (52.06), post-test I (63), and post-test II (71.93). The integration of Islamic English movies provided an engaging and interactive learning experience, helping students develop their pronunciation accuracy in terms of articulation, stress, pitch, and intonation. However, the study was limited by its small sample size and short-term assessment, suggesting the need for further research with larger samples and extended observation periods. Future studies could explore comparative approaches using different audiovisual media to enhance pronunciation learning.