74 The writer expected that the designed materials could help students in
learning English, especially listening. The designed materials consisted of various tasks and activities that could motivate students in learning English. The writer
chose the contents and activities that had correlation with
students’ daily activities. Therefore, the students would understand the materials easier. Besides,
the writer also put some pictures and videos in order to attract students’ attention
in doing several activities in the classroom. B.
Suggestions
In this section, the writer would give some suggestions to the English teachers of SMP N 2 Yogyakarta and other researchers who are interested in
designing the English listening materials.
1. For the English teachers of SMP N 2 Yogyakarta
The writer suggests that the English listening materials designed can be applied in the classroom by the teachers. Before applying the designed
materials, it is better for the teachers to prepare the listening media. Teacher also can use other techniques and strategies to deliver the listening materials
to make students get better understanding of the materials. The writer also suggests the teachers to carry out the listening activities in the classroom or
laboratory.
2. For other researchers
The writer suggests the other researchers who are interested in designing English listening materials to develop the materials based on the
students’ need, characteristics, and difficulties in order to help students improving
75 their abilities in English listening. The design materials should consist of
various kinds of task, activities, videos, and pictures in order to attract
students’ attention.
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