3 the words until they can remember the lyrics of the songs. This activity will
increase the children’s ability in pronouncing English words. Based on Brewster, Ellis, and Girard 2002, “Children love songs, rhymes
and chants and their repetitive nature and rhythm make them an ideal vehicle for language learning” p.162. In addition, Philip 1993 explains that music and
rhythm are an essential part of language learning for young learners p. 100. It means that music and rhythm can be used in teaching and learning activities,
especially in language learning. Music and rhythm will motivate and encourage the children to learn language.
Using songs in learning pronunciation can bring a new atmosphere for children. It can enourage them to learn pronunciation enthusiastically. According
to Lo and Li 1998, songs play an important role in motivating students to learn English. By using songs, the teacher can develop the children’s abilities in
reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as provide opportunities for learning pronunciation, rhythm, grammar and vocabulary. There are many
activities which can do by using songs in the classroom. From the experts’ explanation, the teachers may use songs in teaching and learning activities to
improve children’s pronunciation.
1.2 Research Problem
The problem of the research can be stated as follows: What is the effect of teaching pronunciation through songs on the
students’ pronunciation?
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1.3 Problem Limitations
The researcher focuses on the use of songs in teaching English pronunciation to the fifth graders of SD Nanggulan 1. The researcher wants to
find out the effect of using children songs in teaching pronunciation on the students’ pronunciation. Moreover, the researcher will teach the students how to
pronounce vowels and consonants with the correct pronunciation through songs. Then, the researcher will analyze their pronunciation in pronouncing English
vowels and consonants of the children songs. Furthermore, the researcher will use simple songs which are appropriate
with the level of the students. In this research, the researcher will conduct tests to answer the problem formulation. There will be two tests in this study, those are
pre test and post test. The tests are conducted in oral form because the researcher will test the pronunciation ability of the fifth graders in SD Nanggulan 1.
1.4 Research Objective
The objective of this research is finding out the effect of teaching pronunciation through songs on the students’ pronunciation. The researcher wants
to find out whether the use of songs in teaching pronunciation give the effect on the students’ pronunciation or not. Moreover, the aim of this research is to know
the use of songs in classroom to help the fifth graders in SD Nanggulan 1 in improving their pronunciation ability.
1.5 Research Benefits
Through this research, there are several benefits that could be achieved. In accordance with the objective of the research, this research is
5 expected to give contribution for the English teachers, the elementary school
students, and other researchers. a. English Teachers
The results of the study are expected to be the option used by the teachers as the teaching materials to teach pronunciation for young learners. The teachers
might use songs in teaching pronunciation with various ways. In the teaching and learning activities, it will be better if the teachers do not only explain the materials
all the time in front of the class and let students listen what they heard. The teachers might use the appropriate teaching materials to support their teaching and
learning process. Using attractive teaching materials like songs can make the teaching and learning process more lively and the students might have a new
optional way in learning pronunciation. b. Elementary School Students
From this research, the students are expected to have a new spirit to learn English pronunciation through songs. The researcher hopes that usings songs in
teaching and learning activities will break the boredom of old-fashioned way of teaching. The students become more active in learning process. Moreover, the
students will be enthusiastic to learn English pronunciation. When the students are well motivated, they will enjoy to learn and their pronunciation will be better.
c. Other Researchers It is expected that the study will be useful for further research and enlarge
the readers’ knowledge in using the children songs as teaching materials. The researcher hopes that this study will be beneficial to other reseacrhers who are
6 interested in conducting another research related to songs and its effects for young
learners.
1.6 Definition of Terms
