THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AT AL-KAMAL NWDI ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN PROMOTING ENGLISH SPEAKING FLUENCY

Abstract

The study investigates the effectiveness of communication strategies at Al-Kamal NWDI Islamic Boarding School in promoting English speaking fluency. It aims to boost students' motivation, improve teachers' English communication fluency, and serve as a reference for future research. The research focuses on facilitating fluent English speaking fluency and implementing these strategies. Fluency is crucial for language acquisition and successful communication. The study uses a quantitative experimental design with 35 senior high school students, addressing constraints and providing additional aspects.This study uses a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate the effectiveness of communication strategies on students' English speaking fluency. The research population consists of 35 first-grade students at Al-Kamal NWDI, an English language education institution. The study uses a pretest-posttest design group to track changes within a single group over time and incorporates qualitative methods, such as interviews and observations, to explore human experiences, behaviors, and perspectives. Data collection involves pre-tests to establish baseline measurements of students' English-speaking skills, followed by post-tests to assess the impact of the treatment, specifically conversing with a friend, on students' English communication skills. The data analysis is conducted using IBM Statistics SPSS version 26 software and Microsoft Excel, with the t-test being the primary statistical technique used to determine the null or alternative hypothesis. The study reveals that effective communication strategies significantly improve students' English speaking fluency, with students scoring 80-82 on pretest and posttests. Fluent communication treatment also boosts students' interest in learning, preventing sleepiness, enhancing memory recall, and building partnerships. SMA IT AL-KAMAL NWDI students experienced a 20-30% increase in English language skills