Electronic Theses and Dissertation

The objective of this study is to look at some given theories and/or research findings on the use of Direct Method in teaching listening skill. Listening is one of four skills in learning English and it is very important skill for students as a foreign language. However, the students sometimes find some difficulties in listening. Thus, the teacher should apply the appropriate method in teaching listening. The study found that using the Direct Method can help students be able to master and communicate in the target language because this method emphasizes the use of English as the sole language in the classroom with no translation, or use the first language. The results of this study can be used as a treatment model in learning listening. The method used in this study is library research. Readings obtained from various are processed and described in a descriptive way. Based on the research findings and experts' statements, it is found that Direct Method is effective to enhance the students' listening skill. This study is expected to be useful for other English teachers.

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