| Abstrak |
English, as a universal language, is crucial for global communication and access
to knowledge. However, the speaking skills of students at Athirah Bone Islamic
High School remain weak due to limited vocabulary, pronunciation issues, and
low motivation. Although activities such as English Day are held, students tend to
be unwilling to practice. This study aimed to examine the implementation of the
Snake Ladder Game in improving students’ speaking skills at the eleventh grade
of SMAS Islam Athirah Bone. The research used a pre-experimental design with
one group pre-test and post-test. A speaking test covering pronunciation,
grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension was used as the research
instrument. The data were analyzed by comparing students’ pre-test and post-test
scores. The results showed an improvement in students’ speaking skills after the
implementation of the Snake Ladder Game. The mean score increased from 13.68
(54.72%) in the pre-test to 14.84 (59.36%) in the post-test. Although the N-Gain
score (0.10) was categorized as low, students showed positive progress, especially
in pronunciation, vocabulary, and comprehension. The game also helped increase
students’ confidence and participation in speaking activities. In conclusion, the
Snake Ladder Game can be considered an effective supplementary strategy to
support students’ speaking skill development by creating a fun and interactive
learning environment. |