Using ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) Method For Improving Students’ Speaking Ability At Junior High School

This paper aims to explain about how to improve students’ ability in speaking at Junior High School by using ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) method. ESA method can be implemented firstly; the teacher arouses students’ interest and engages the students in learning process. Secondly, the students will study any aspect of language such as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Finally, they try to activate what they have learned by doing exercises or activities. In this paper, the writer focuses on asking and giving opinion. From the discussion, the writer hopes this method can motivate student to study and speak in English and gives students the chance to practice speaking English like they are doing in their daily life. The students also can improve their speaking ability especially in asking and giving opinion.