IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH ROLE PLAY: ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS AT SPP SNAKMA MUHAMMADIYAH TANJUNG ANOM

This study aims to enhance speaking skills through the role-play method for vocational students at SPP Snakma Muhammadiyah Tanjung Anom. The research focuses on improving students’ English-speaking abilities by implementing role-play as an interactive learning strategy. Conducted as Classroom Action Research (CAR), the study involved two cycles, with each cycle consisting of two meetings. The research took place in Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang, and included 15 students (both male and female) selected from a population of 30. The research process followed four key stages: planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. Data collection was carried out using observation, tests, and documentation techniques, while data analysis employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The findings indicated significant improvements in students’ speaking skills from the first to the second cycle, confirming the role-play method’s effectiveness in fostering language proficiency. This research demonstrates that role-play is a practical approach to improving English communication skills among vocational students.