MINGLE GAME FOR TEACHING SPEAKING

Abstract

Speaking is the important skills that need to be mastered by the learners. Despite those important of speaking, there are many problems in learning speaking. Mingle can be modified into new model for teaching speaking. Basically, it is an activity where the students stand, talk to each other’s, and circulate from one to another by moving around. The purposes of this research were to (1) describe the utilization of Mingle Game in teaching speaking at Azmania Ponorogo, (2) What the factors influencing the Mingle are (3) How the students’ responses are. This research applied qualitative approach and case-study design. The techniques of collecting the data were interview, observation and documentation. The subject was taken from the 25 students of the second grade class of Azmania Junior High School Ponorogo. The result of this research revealed that (1) The teacher used three steps pre-activity, main, and post activity .(2) The factors influencing the successful implementation of Mingle game at Azmania are the students’ motivation, activities, rules, students’ seat, clear instruction, and preparation. (3) In implementing the Mingle game, there were good and negative responses. Some of them said that they were enjoyed while playing this game. But some of them said that this game is difficult and needs a lot of energy. The responses from the students’ can be a basic evaluation to create more effective activities.