THE EFFECT OF USING ENGLISH SONGS ON MOTIVATION TO LEARN ENGLISH IN GRADE 8 STUDENTS AT SUSTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

Indonesian students' motivation to learn English is low. This is caused by several factors such as loss of self-esteem, physical discomfort, frustration, reprimands that are not understood, tests that have not been discussed or taught, and material that is too difficult or easy. Therefore, students' English learning strategies need to be carried out to increase students' motivation to learn English. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of English songs has a significant effect on the motivation to learn English of 8th grade students at Suster Junior High School. This study used quantitative method. This study was conducted in May 2023. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling with a total sample of 32 respondents who were grade 8 students at Suster Junior High School Pontianak. The data collection method used was observation and questionnaire. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results has shown that the use of English songs had a significant effect on the motivation to learn English of students in class 8B at Suster Junior High School Pontianak.