THE USEOF ADELE’S SONG TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S LISTENING SKILL: A Case at the Tenth Graders of SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang in the Academic Year of 2021/ 2022

Santika, Sella, 17420175. 2022. THE USE OF ADELE’S SONG TO IMPROVE
STUDENT’S LISTENING SKILL: A Case at the Tenth Graders of SMA Kesatrian
2 Semarang in the Academic Year of 2021/ 2022.Final Project, English Education
Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, University of PGRI
Semarang. Advisor I: Dra. Listyaning S, M.Hum. Advisor II: Dra.Siti
Lestari,M.Pd.
This research is aimed to find out how English songs can improve
listening skill of senior high school students.The main object of this research is
Adele‟s songs entitled “Don‟t You Remember”. Although they are easy listening
songs, in general students can not understand what actually Adele said in her
songs. The reason why the writer conducts this research is because of the students
of SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang are still have difficulties in listening, they have
problems of vocabulary or unfamiliar words. To analyze this research was made
with quantitative methods. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that
average score of class X-IPS.1 in the pre-test section is only 66,8. It is below the
minimum standard score (KKM) which is 75. Meanwhile, among 30 students, only 2
students with a very good level (6,7%), while others need serious treatment. To achieve
mastery learning in English, the researcher uses English song in learning process. By
listening song as on the learning process, the average score of class X-IPS.1 in the first
cycle raise up to 80,0. It is passed the minimum standard score (KKM). But among 30
students, only 8 students with a very good level (26,7%). So the researcher continues with
the second cycle. Students felt comfort and enjoy the learning process. It was very
important because it will improve their self confident and is the end they will
interest in learning English. The second post-test result average 96,0 and 100%
improved.
Key words: Listening Skill, Song