Native Speaker’s Involvement in Improving English Speaking Motivation on the English Camp Program in MTs Negeri 6 Jakarta

Authors

  • Dwi Ciptaningrum Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Ifan Iskandar Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Siti Drivoka Sulistyaningrum Universitas Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/ijlecr.v11i1.55450

Keywords:

English Native Speaker, English Speaking Motivation, Junior High School Students

Abstract

Improving English-speaking skills can be conducted in many ways. By attending, native English speakers can provide an alternative. The benefits of attending a native English speaker include improving English speaking skills, motivation, and enhancing students’ confidence. This research examines how native English speakers can enhance the English-speaking motivation of Junior High School students. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing a case study method. As part of the research data, the writer observed and interviewed the seventh and eighth graders of the English Club in MTs Negeri 6 Jakarta. The findings reveal that native English speaker has an impact on improving English-speaking motivation. It can be seen from the different atmosphere in the English Camp Program that the participants (English Club students) felt motivated to practice English language skills with other students and with a native English speaker. Moreover, attending to native English speakers can be an alternative to enhance students’ English-speaking motivation and has an impact on English learning.

Author Biographies

Dwi Ciptaningrum, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Student at Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Ifan Iskandar, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Lecturer at Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Siti Drivoka Sulistyaningrum, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Lecturer at Universitas Negeri Jakarta

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Published

2025-06-21

How to Cite

Ciptaningrum, D., Iskandar, I., & Sulistyaningrum, S. D. (2025). Native Speaker’s Involvement in Improving English Speaking Motivation on the English Camp Program in MTs Negeri 6 Jakarta. IJLECR (International Journal of Language Education and Cultural Review), 11(1), 89–97. https://doi.org/10.21009/ijlecr.v11i1.55450

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