Utilizing Ted Talks Video With Subtitles On Students’ Speaking Ability

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compile empirical information regarding the effect of TED Talks videos on students' speaking abilities. The study is conducted using a quasi-experimental design. Students from SMAN 11 Kota Bengkulu conducted this study. Each participant in the study was a member of the 18-student class A class XI IPA. The study's sample was ultimately decided upon after confirmation through purposive sampling was conducted on one class. A test class is shown TED Talks with subtitles. A pre-test was given to the class before the treatment began. Average score for the experimental group was 40.00. The students were given a post-test after treatment. The experimental class average after the test was 61.67. The paired sample t test yields a result of 8.812 and a 0.000 p-score for the t-table. This suggests that a major factor affecting how well students perform is the quality of instructional media. It can be said that SMAN 11 Kota Bengkulu get benefit from watching TED Talks videos with subtitles.