@thesis{thesis, author={ARYANI ZARA ZETIRA}, title ={THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SNAKES AND LADDERS BOARD TECHNIQUE IN SPEAKING SKILL AT EFL CLASS}, year={2019}, url={http://eprints.hamzanwadi.ac.id/3136/}, abstract={This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of Snakes and Ladders Board in teaching speaking skill for the students of the second semester of Hamzanwadi University. This research used pre – experimental research with pre – test and post – test design. It was conducted at the second semester of Hamzanwadi University in the academic year 2018 – 2019. The sample consisted of 17 students selected by using cluster random sampling. The data was collected by using a video test. In descriptive statistic, the data was analyzed by using frequency statistic and in testing hypothesis data was analyzed by using paired sample t – test. The mean score of post – test (79.18) was higher than a pre – test (34.12). The result of paired sample t – test indicated that there was a significant difference in the mean scores between pre – test and post – test, t(df=16) = 45.06 at p = 0.00. Based on the finding, it can be concluded that Snakes and Ladders Board was significantly effective in teaching speaking. Keywords: Snakes and Ladders Board, Speaking Skills} }