because they don’t realize that they are speaking and learning while the game is being done.
Games help and encourage many learners to sustain their interest and work. Games also help the teacher to create contexts in which the language is useful and
meaningful. Based on the use of card game technique, I gave many chances for the students to practice in order to improve their speaking ability.
1.2 Reasons for Choosing the Topic
The reasons why the topic was chosen were as follows: 1. Speaking English is an important skill to communicate with people
all over the world. 2. Since English is a foreign language in Indonesia, it is understandable
that the teaching of English is still unsatisfactory. 3. Media and games are important to enable learners to acquire
knowledge, skill and attitude. 4. “High Town” Card Game is a simple and unique medium and can be
used as a medium and game to teach speaking.
1.3 Statements of the Problem
The problem in this study can be stated as follows: 1. How is “High Town” Card Game used as a medium in teaching
speaking in Grade VII of SMP Negeri 2 Sumbang?
2. How can the use of “High Town” Card Game enhance the speaking skill of the Grade VII students of SMP Negeri 2 Sumbang?
1.4 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are 1. To find out how “High Town” Card Game is used as a medium in
teaching speaking in Grade VII of SMP Negeri 2 Sumbang. 2. To find out how the use of “High Town” Card Game can enhance
the speaking skill of the Grade VII students of SMP Negeri 2 Sumbang.
1.5 Significance of the Study
Related to the objectives of the study, this final project has some significance:
1. For students The use of “High Town” Card Game can motivate the students to
learn English, especially in speaking. It may help the students to have a description and comprehension about the real situation they face according
to the speaking material given in an active and communicative way. Besides, this learning medium can motivate the students to use English to
communicate in their daily life. From this research this medium is expected to give students bravery to speak English.
2. For teachers English teachers can encourage their students to use their English
knowledge in the classroom and to make teaching learning process more enjoyable. It will also give better insight for the teachers to make them
realize that card game i.e. “High Town” Card Game is worth trying in teaching speaking in Junior High School. Therefore, teachers should
introduce and apply various teaching techniques which actually comply with the students’ interest and ability in order to achieve the objectives of the
English teaching optimally. “High Town” Card Game is expected to stimulate English teachers to be more creative in using media in speaking
class. The more interested the media used, the more enjoyable students feel during the class.
1.6 Outline of the Report
