A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN TEACHING PRONUNCIATION BETWEEN
USING ENGLISH SONG AND POETRY AT THE FIRST YEAR OF SMP
INTRODUCTION
Learning language means learning
to communicate. In learning a language
one can not run away from learning
its sound, because language is a
system of communication by sound. Learning language will automatically
involves learning its pronunciation. Pronunciation is the most important
component in phonology (Crystal, 1985 in Belda,
1995:1). Robbinet (1978:64 in Mukti,
2000:12) also states that pronunciation is
one of the most important aspects of
learning a language. Besides that, pronunciation is one of
the English aspects which support English speaking skill so that
the speakers can express their idea
easily and understandably. Pronunciation can be developed by
using many different techniques, and there are many techniques that can be used
to teach or to improve students’ pronunciation. Among many ways that
can be applied in teaching pronunciation,
the writer will use English song and
poetry. Papa and Lantorno (1979; viii)
state that introducing song in the
classroom can solve most of the problems
concerning motivation. Moreover, songs can be
profitably introduced by all teachers,
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