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motivation to learn English in enjoyable and interesting ways, because the use of colors, the name of animals, and the identification of the main parts of human
body can be studied and understood easily by using comic. The last effect of the use of comics strips lies on the visual. It contains many visual symbols which
have the power to present concrete realities. The visuals are very impressive and interesting so that the information presented by comics will stay longer in the
students’ mind. Regarding to the positive effects of using comic strips in teaching
speaking, the teachers are recommended to implement comic strips as media to their teaching speaking in order to assist the students in producing their spoken
language and give many models in using spoken language which is presented in interesting ways through the strips.
D. Conceptual Framework
One of the language skills that must be mastered by foreign language learners is speaking or communicating using the target language. Students should
have good speaking skills to communicate ideas, knowledge and information in one’s mind to others and to respond others’ ideas based on certain contexts in
which the language is used. However, the fact has shown that it is quite difficult for Indonesian
learners to improve their English speaking ability, for example Indonesian learners in SMP N 3 Mertoyudan, because they usually use their native language
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in their daily life rather than using English. During the lesson they tend to use Indonesian language rather than using English. Meanwhile, when they speak
English, their English are strongly interfered with the rules of Indonesian language, so they cannot speak fluently and accurately.
Based on the theories related to the media for teaching speaking, the use of comic strips is considered to have positive effects in teaching and learning
process. First, comic strips provide images of the characters, so it can help students explore their ideas and be guided to produce spoken language. Second,
students can increase students’ interest to learn English in enjoyable and interesting ways. Third, comic strips can motivate the students by its pictures.
The use of colors, the name of animals, and the identification of the main parts of human body can be studied and be understood easily by using comic. The last,
comic strips are visual. It contains many visual symbols which have the power to present concrete realities. They are very interesting and impressing so that the
information presented by the comic strips will stay longer in the students’ mind. Any activities which are implemented in the classroom in a teaching and
learning process should invite students to share their ideas and interact with others. The classroom activities should be done in a supportive atmosphere.
Teacher must decide whether students want to do activities like this and how far they should be encouraged to express their feelings. By implementing comic
strips in teaching speaking, the teacher can encourage the students to produce
