The Importance of Learnig Pronunciation by Using Direct Method in EFL Class

Abstract

This descriptive quantitative survey, conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan, aimed to assess the impact of implementing the Direct Method in teaching pronunciation to tenth-grade students learning English as a foreign language (EFL). A ten-item questionnaire was administered to fifteen respondents, all from the tenth grade. The primary objective of this research was to determine whether applying the Direct Method could effectively enhance students' pronunciation skills when employed by their English teachers in the classroom. The results from the questionnaire revealed several key insights. Notably, most respondents recognized the importance of pronunciation, with 53% strongly agreeing and 47% agreeing that it was crucial for improving their pronunciation. These findings provide valuable insights into the efficacy of the Direct Method in enhancing EFL students' pronunciation skills and highlight its importance in the classroom setting.