6 productive or oral skill which consists of producing systematic verbal utterances
to convey meaning ” p. 48. Therefore, it is necessary to learn speaking skill in
order to convey ideas to someone clearly. In this study, speaking skill means the ability of the Junior KYM Sisters to communicate in English with others or
foreigners.
3. Junior Sisters of KYM Congregation
Junior KYM Sisters are the Sisters who have graduated from the novice and they are in the juniorate period. Juniorate period means the Junior Sisters are
still on the temporary vows.
4. English for Specific Purposes ESP
English for Specific Purposes is a set of materials for learners based on learn
ers’ needs and specific purposes. Former writer Strevens states that English for specific purposes on absolute characteristics consists of English language
teaching which is designed to meet specified needs of the learner or based on particular occupations as cited in Dudley-Evans John, 1998, p. 3. English for
Occupational as one of the branches of ESP is used as a reference in designing the materials. In this study, the term of
“English for the Junior Sisters of KYM Congregation
” is a part of EOP because the designed of English speaking materials used to prepare the Junior Sisters to be ready to work abroad.
5. Task-Based Language Teaching TBLT
Task-based is one of the approaches in language teaching. Nunan 2004 defines task-based language teaching refers to a pedagogical task. According to
Nunan 2004, task is a piece of classroom work that involves learners in
7 comprehending, manipulating, producing or interacting in the target language
while their attention is mostly focused on meaning rather than form p. 4. It can be concluded that task-based language teaching is an approach in which the
learners are encouraged to learn and to use language they already have by completing meaningful tasks given. In this study, the principles of TBLT are used
as an approach in designing the content of the materials for the Junior KYM Sisters. Also, task and activity types of TBLT are used to create exercises in the
designed materials.
