Abstract :
ABSTRACT
The teaching process in speaking English is difficult for some teachers. Teaching
monotonous speech, which focuses on theories and books between students and
teachers, causes less interaction. The purpose of this research was to improve
beginner's English skills and specifically speaking skills. Twenty novitiates were
involved as respondents from this study who were selected using total sampling
techniques. Furthermore, this study applied a questioning strategy in the Novitiate
class in developing their speaking skills. This research was conducted from
February to March 2019 at Palembang Novitiate. Data were collected by speaking
tests using the Brown rubric. Paired t-test was used to analyze data and got results.
The results of this study indicate the scores increased in the post-test. In addition,
the percentage analysis was used to temporarily produce the results of the
questionnaire.
Keywords: Questioning strategy, speaking ability