The Effectiveness of Natural Approach on Language Learning in Higher Education

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.211219.023How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Effectiveness; natural approach; Language; Learning; Higher Education.

Abstract

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the natural approach in language learning in higher education. This study is an experimental research using a quantitative approach. A sample is decided using a random sampling technique. The subjects of this study are 36 students of A-class as the control group with a conventional approach, grammar-translation, and 36 students of B class as the experimental group. The data are analyzed by the t-test technique. The result of the study shows sig (p) is significant. It is smaller than 0.05 (it is 0.028). The difference can be considered true. The mean difference is −6.36. 49.25 are the mean in the pretest, and the mean of the posttest is 58.52. It shows that the students at higher education with a natural approach have better English proficiency levels than those who are not. It is more effective than conventional approaches, methods, etc in increasing English language proficiency level at higher education. The natural approach can be implemented in English language learning in higher education. It enriches the students’ input to talk in English, besides, decreases their hesitation in English language learning. It implies that the teachers and members of academic society should help students with natural communication to offer meaningful input.

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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

Open Access

This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mohammad Amiruddin
AU  - Ukhti Raudhatul Jannah
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/12/23
TI  - The Effectiveness of Natural Approach on Language Learning in Higher Education
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Education and Pedagogy (ICIEP 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 120
EP  - 129
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211219.023
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.211219.023
ID  - Amiruddin2021
ER  -