THE EFFECT OF ONE MINUTE TALK STRATEGY ON MOTIVATING

SPEAKING FOR STUDENTS AT GRADE TEN AT SMA N 2 LUBUK

BASUNG

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Problems

Speaking is an activity that humans do as a form of implementing

communication between individuals and groups. Basically, humans are

created as social beings where speaking is a form of conveying thoughts

and messages to interlocutors. In language learning in high school

speaking is something that must be mastered by students. Therefore,

speaking English is one of the most important parts when learning English

at the school levels in Indonesia.

Speking is one of English skill that should be mastered by senior

highs school students. It is very important because they need it to

communicate and interact with others in oral form, especially in this

modern society and global communication. Most of the sectors such as

school, office, factory, health center, politic, and business need English

language.

Speaking is one of the four English skills that must be mastered by

students at the high school level. this is very important because they need

to communicate and interact with other people, especially in this modern

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 era and global communication. All sectors will require speaking skills in

English, it requires high school students to be able to master speaking as

one of the mandatory skills in English learning at all levels of high school

in Indonesia.

Some students feel anxious or uninterested in speaking tasks,

hindering their language development and inhibiting their progress in

other subjets that require effective communication skills. Thus,

implementing innovative teaching methods like the one minute talk

strategy might hold promising potential to engage and motivate students,

leading to improves speaking abilities and enhanced self-comfidents.

Motivation is a crucial factor in language learning, and it plays a

significant role in determining the readiness of learners to communicate.

According to Gardner (1985:10), motivation is a key consideration in

determining the preparedness of learners to communicate. 1 Motivation is

responsible for achievement in language learning, and without adequate

motivation, learners with distinctive talents will not be able to fulfill such

objectives, even if they have a good curriculum and/or teachers. Therefore,

language teachers should identify the students' motivation and make the

lesson relevant and enjoyable to enhance their motivation and improve

their speaking abilities and self-confidence.

In fact, to master the speaking skill is not easy. Most of senior

highs school students have difficulties in speaking. Some of them are not

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Hasan Mahdi Musa, The Effect of Motivation in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill
Performance in Secondary School, Journal of the college of basic education, 2019, vol 1, hal. 108

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be able to express their feeling and ideas orally in English, they still use

Indonesian or minang language as their mother tongue in communication

during English class.

In competence achievements of speaking in senior high school,

students must be able to pronounce words in English correctly, and can be

understood by the other person when using English. There are various

activities that establish this kind of atmosphere, game is just one of them.

Playing games is a good chance to repeat material in a way which is

boosting and not intimidating. If the teacher adds the matter of challenge

and match into it and serves to the needs of a larges range of students and

learning techniques which is suitable for them, the outcomes will be a

great accomplishment.

Despite the efforts in the educational framework, speaking

proficiency remains a challenge for many students. In this context, the

"One-Minute Talk" strategy has emerged as a potential tool for enhancing

speaking abilities. One-minute talk strategy has emerged as a potent tool

for enhancing speaking abilities in various contexts. This concise yet

impactful approach emphasizes the art of succinctly conveying

information, ideas, or messages within a strict 60-second timeframe. By

challenging individuals to distill their thoughts and express them

effectively, this strategy not only hones public speaking skills but also

promotes clarity, brevity, and engagement. Whether in professional

presentations, academic discussions, or everyday conversations, mastering

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the one-minute talk strategy equips individuals with the ability to captivate

audiences and communicate with precision, making it a valuable asset for

personal and professional growth.

However, there is limited research exploring the effectiveness of

the One-Minute Talk strategy specifically within the context of Grade Ten

students at SMA N 2 Lubuk Basung. Thus, this study aims to investigate

the impact of the One-Minute Talk strategy on the speaking ability of

Grade Ten students in two different classes at SMA N 2 Lubuk Basung.

Based to the preliminary research that conducted by doing

interview to the teacher and some of the ten grade students on the 12th and

16 January 2023, there were several problems that occur in English class

especially in speaking activity. Speaking activity is conducted by the

teacher with follow the instruction in the text book and also with the

teacher itself by conveying text. Same as other skills, the students also

have the difficulty in speaking activity.

The first problem is the lack of motivation of children to be fluent

in speaking English, the lack of motivation in learning makes children not

enthusiastic in undergoing learning in the classroom. Lack of motivation

makes children less interested and feel that they do not understand the

learning that is going on in the classroom.

The second problem, the lack of vocabulary that students have,

this makes students feel that language learning is difficult because they do

not understand what the teacher means, students feel uninterested in

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language learning because they find it difficult to follow the learning

explained by the teacher.

The third problem is the students communication skills, some

students might struggle with effective communication, such as expressing

their thoughts clearly,articulating ideas,or maintaining eye contact during

conversations. This can lead to misunderstanding and hinder their ability

to connect with others.

In conclusion, the lack of motivation, limited vocabulary, and poor

communication skills are the main challenges faced by students in learning

English. To address these issues, educators can use motivational strategies

to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

One effective strategy is the One Minute Talk, which encourages

students to speak English for one minute on a topic of their choice. This

strategy can help students improve their speaking skills, expand their

vocabulary, and boost their confidence in using English. By using

motivational strategies such as the One Minute Talk, educators can help

students become more motivated, engaged, and successful in their English

language learning journey. The researcher assumes that introducing and

practicing one minute talk technique among students during speaking

activity can reduce problem in speaking that in line with Claire stated that

just A minute is a fast moving oral language game that can be played for

fun or instruction by children and adults, it develops verbal fluency, clear

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 pronunciation, logical thinking and sharp speaking skills. 2 One minute

talk technique play important role in verbal fluency, clear pronunciation,

and logical thinking. It is necessary to have adequate knowledge about one

minute talk technique in speaking activity for making correct

pronunciation and good in speaking English. Thus, the researcher would

like to do a research to find out whether by introducing one minute talk

technique give a better effect toward students’ speaking ability.

B. Identification of the Problem

Based on the background of the problem described above, there are

some problems that occur in speaking activity, the problems are:

1. The students the lack of motivation of children to be fluent in speaking

English

2. The students lack of vocabulary that students have

3. Poor communication skills can hinder the students ability to connect

with others and lead to misunderstandings

C. Limitation of the Problem

The study aims to investigate the impact of a one-minute talk

strategy on motivating speaking for students. The research focuses on the

effects of this approach on students' verbal output, language complexity,

and engagement in the learning process. By examining the differences in

students' speaking behaviors before and after implementing the one-minute

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Virlia hanizar savitri, the implementation of “JUST A MINUTE GAME in Teaching Speaking
Descriptive Text., Retain, 2018, vol. 6, hal. 27

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 talk strategy, the study seeks to provide valuable insights for educators and

language instructors to enhance students' motivation and improve their

overall language proficiency

D. Formulation of the Problem

Based on the research above, this research is formulated as follows:

1. What are the effects of using the one-minute talk strategy on

communication skills, and motivation to speak in front of a group?

2. How can the one-minute talk strategy be adapted and integrated into

different curriculum areas to enhance student motivation and

engagement in speaking activities?

E. Purpose of the Research

The purposes of the research are:

1. The research will assess the motivation levels of students before and

after implementing the one-minute talk strategy to determine if there is

a significant improvement in their motivation and communication

skills.

2. The research will investigate the correlation between students'

motivation and their communication skills before and after

implementing the one-minute talk strategy to determine if there is a

positive relationship between the two.

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 F. Significant of the Research

The researcher hopes that this research can give some contributions for:

1. For the teacher, the researcher hopes that this research can give

reference and information in teaching speaking skill to students

2. For the students, the researcher hopes that this research will add the

students’ knowledge and make the students aware of the importance of

one minute talk technique in speaking activity

3. For the researcher, the researcher hopes that this research can be a

reference for other researchers

G. Definition of the Key Term

1. One Minute Talk Strategy: A teaching strategy that involves giving

students one minute to speak on a given topic or question, with the

goal of improving their speaking skills and confidence.

2. Motivating: Providing a reason or incentive to do something;

inspiring enthusiasm or interest.

3. Speaking: The act of communicating orally; conveying information

or expressing thoughts or feelings through speech.

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