T1 Abstract Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: Teachers’ Belief in Using English Songs to Improve Students’ Pronunciation

Abstract
Pronunciation learning is still viewed as the most challenging and difficult aspect for
English language learning in Indonesia. Therefore, a teacher needs to think of a way and
activity to deal with it, such as by using songs, games, movies and oral feedback. The focus
of this study is in the teaching of pronunciation using songs. Particularly, this study would
like to answer the question: what are the teacher’s belief in using English songs to improve
students’ pronunciation. The data for this study was obtained from a semi-structured
interview using individual interview technique with one English teacher at Laboratorium high
school of UKSW, who is familiar with the use of songs in teaching English pronunciation.
The result reveals the teachers’ belief that songs can make teaching and learning process
become enjoyable. At the same time, the learners can also learn and practice through singing
the songs. Moreover, the way the teacher implemented songs, whether it is at the beginning
or whilst teaching, in her English teaching carries a great importance in building students’
mood and motivating the students to learn more.
Keyword: pronunciation learning, teachers’ belief, English songs.