Improving Students’ Speaking Ability by Using Storytelling Method at Grade XI SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan

Authors

  • Delfina Fadilah Harahap Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan
  • Shoufi Nisma Dewi Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Indonesia
  • Rahmat Huda Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4527-4341
  • Paisal Khodri Siregar Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Indonesia
  • Nabila Nurhaliza Ali Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Salma Awae Ban Yaning School, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64733/journalalfa.v4i1.152

Keywords:

Grade XI Student, SMA Negeri 4, Padangsidimpuan, Speaking, Storytelling

Abstract

This research aims to identify the improvement of students' speaking ability through the implementation of the Storytelling Method among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan. The study employed a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, involving a purposive sample of seven students from class XI-8 who underwent a multi-stage screening process including placement tests and interviews. Quantitative data were collected using pre-test and post-test speaking assessments, while qualitative insights were obtained via semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using the Paired Samples T-Test for numerical scores and Thematic Analysis for interview transcripts. The findings revealed a statistically significant enhancement in oral proficiency; the mean score rose from 62.28 in the pre-test to 77.71 in the post-test, reflecting an average gain of 15.43 points and a percentage increase of 24.77%. Qualitative analysis indicated that the storytelling approach successfully mitigated psychological barriers such as anxiety and low confidence. Consequently, the research concludes that the Storytelling Method is a highly effective pedagogical tool for improving students' speaking skills.

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26-06-2026

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Harahap, D. F., Dewi, S. N., Huda, R., Siregar, P. K., Nabila Nurhaliza Ali, & Salma Awae. (2026). Improving Students’ Speaking Ability by Using Storytelling Method at Grade XI SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan. Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian, Pendidikan, Dan Bahasa, 4(1), 18–27. https://doi.org/10.64733/journalalfa.v4i1.152

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June l Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian Pendidikan dan Bahasa

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