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C. Teaching Speaking to Young Learners by Using Game
The teaching of English language, especially teaching speaking, should be fun. Without activities, which are fun, the students will be bored and they cannot
absorb the lesson well. One of the ways to make it fun is applying games in class activities. Children want to play and learn through playing and games provide
context, reason and routines for playing Brumfit, et.all, 1995:142. Therefore, the use of games in teaching speaking is necessary.
Game may be defined as an activity governed by rules that set up clearly determined goals Brumfit, et.all, 1995:142. Meanwhile, Byrne 1986:100 states
that game is a form of play, governed by certain rules or convention. Jones 1986 in Brumfit’s book states, “Game is played when one or more
players compete or co-operate for pay-offs according to a set of rules ” Brumfit,
et.all, 1995:142. It shows that through games, learners not only learn language, but they are also trained to interact with each other. Learners also can practice and
internalize vocabulary, grammar and structures through games Cross, 1991:153. Wright, et.all 1989:1 state that games help and encourage many learners
to maintain their interest and work. It also helps the teacher to create context in which the language is useful and meaningful. Nevertheless, the teacher must
consider what games that will be applied in teaching speaking activities, because different games will benefit children in different ways Brumfit, et.all, 1995:146.
There are several kinds of games, which can be used to teach English. Nevertheless, not all games can improve students
’ speaking ability. It is caused
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every game has difference rule and focus of skill. There are games, which can be only organized to improve writing skill or reading skill, like cross-road game.
Besides, there are also games, which can be organized to improve speaking skill. Games, which can be used to
improve students’ speaking ability are guessing and speculating games, memory remebering game, describing game, connecting
game, and creating game Wright, and Buckby, 1989.
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CHAPTER III DISCUSSION
A. Description of MIN Ketitang
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