THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLT METHOD IN IMPROVING ENGLISH STUDENTS ABILITY - A STUDY AT KSK INSTITUTE OF FATHIMATUZZAHRO

Sep 15, 2026

The study investigates the English learning process using the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method at KSK Institute of Fathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School. It analyzes CLT effectiveness in improving students' English communication abilities and examines learners’ perceptions of English skills after participating in CLT-based instruction. A descriptive quantitative approach is applied with data from questionnaires, interviews, observation, and tests involving 70 students, indicating significant effects on English communication skills and predominantly high supporting and inhibiting factors.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Introduction

Background of English skill challenges

Legal and institutional basis for course activities

CLT method at KSK Institute

Abstract

Research aims and scope

Method and data collection

Key findings (summary)

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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLT METHOD IN IMPROVING ENGLISH STUDENTS ABILITY IN KSK INSTITUTE OF FATHIMATUZZAHRO BRADHIANSYAH TRI SURYANTO Universitas Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo [bradhiansyahs@gmail.com](bradhiansyahs@gmail.com) ULFATUL NIKMATILLAH Universitas Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo [ulfatulnikmatillah1@gmail.com](ulfatulnikmatillah1@gmail.com) Abstract The aims ofthis study are to: 1) Investigate the English learning process by using the CLT method inKSK Institute ofFathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School, 2) Investigate the effectiveness of the CLT method in improving students' English ability, 3) Investigate the perception of students of KSK Institute of Fathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School on English language skills after participating in learning process by using the CLT method, 4) Investigate the supporting and inhibiting factors in increasing the effectiveness of the English learning process in KSK Institute ofFathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School. Theories and concepts used include: CLT learning methods, and English communication skills. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques used in this research, namely questionnaire, interview, observation and test. The sample of this research is 70 students of KSK Institute of Fathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School. Based on the results of data processing, it was obtained that the CLT Learning Method gave significant effect on the English communication skills. In general, the average value of the CLT learning method variable scores implemented in the learning process in KSK Institute of Fathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School in upgrading English communication skills have high qualifications, score per aspect of students perceptions in KSK Institute ofFathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School on students' English proficiency using the CLT learning method is in the high category and score of each aspects of supporting and inhibiting factors in increasing the effectiveness of the learning process English courses in KSK Institute ofFathimatuzzahro, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boarding School are in the high category. Keywords: CLT Method, Improving, English Students Ability INTRODUCTION The improvement of English skills of Indonesian people is still relatively low. The results of studies conducted by EF, the English Proficiency Index in Indonesia in 2019 is ranked 61 out of 100 countries with a proficiency index score of 50.06 (Index, 2019) . Indonesian Language Proficiency Index value according to the data has decreased, considering that in 2018, Indonesia is ranked 51 with an English Proficiency Index value of 51.58 (EF, 2018) . While today, English communication skills are needed, especially in the world of education and the world of work. Many companies recruit workers by requiring them to be able to talk English. Perhaps English can be found in formal education, but in the implementation, formal education did not teach English speaking adequately, so students often experienced confusion and difficulty in communicating using English. Based on the results of research in several decades, English language skills include listening skills, speaking, reading and writing. This was revealed by H.D. Brown that for more than six decades now, research and practice in English language teaching has identified the four skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing-as of paramount importance (Brown, 2007) . Therefore, educational services are needed for the community regarding learning English. Educational services that provide English language learning can be obtained both inside and outside of school. One of the educational services for learning English in schools can be provided at extracurricular activities. In Article 26 paragraph 4 of Law No. 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System (Indonesia, 20

FAQs

What are the main aims of the study on the CLT method at KSK Institute of Fathimatuzzahro?

The study aims to examine the English learning process using CLT, evaluate CLT effectiveness in improving students’ English ability, assess students’ perceptions after CLT participation, and identify supporting and inhibiting factors affecting effectiveness.

What research method and data collection techniques are used?

A descriptive method with a quantitative approach is used. Data are collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and tests.

What is the study’s conclusion about the CLT method’s effectiveness?

Results show that the CLT learning method has a significant effect on students’ English communication skills, with high-category scores for perceptions and for supporting and inhibiting factors.

Sep 15, 2026

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