THE USE OF TASK-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILL IN THE NINE GRADE OF SMPN 8 YOGYAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/2017

Abstract

This research was intended to describe how the use of task-based language learning can improve the listening skill of the ninth grade F of SMPN 8 Yogyakarta in the academic year of 2016/2017. The subject of this research was class nine F of SMPN 8 Yogyakarta which consisted of 32 students. This action research was conducted in two cycle with two meetings in the first cycle and two meetings in the second cycle. This research use qualitative data. The research involved task-based language learning which divided into 3 steps: pre-task, task cycle, and language focus. The data was obtained through questionnaire, interview with the students and English teacher (Collaborator), observation on teaching and learning process and taking photograph. Based on the result of this research, it can be concluded that the students’ listening skill improved through the use of Task-based language learning. With meaningful, challenging and interesting tasks and a good choice of material gained the students enthusiasm in listening activity. Pair works and discussion made the students more confident in understanding the spoken text.