1. The Audio-Lingual Method and Speech Development

Conclusion

In conclusion, based on the results of the data analysis and the discussion, it can be concluded that the use of phonetic symbols through audiolingual method can improve the seventh year students’ listening skill. It was proved by the result of students’ listening test that they met the standard requirement of research success. Moreover, supported by the result of observation, this research showed that the activity of giving the students treatment, the use of phonetic symbols through audiolingual method, had been successfully applied to optimize their listening skill to identify and comprehend spoken words. As the research was successfully done, it is expected that the English teacher should use any kinds of learning model and teaching aids, especially audiolingual method and phonetic symbols to improve the students listening skill and enhance quality of teaching and learning process. As a result, phonetic symbols through audiolingual method offers the students how to learn listening effectively and it was done successfully to give the treatment to the students to improve their listening skill.

This qualification paper attempted to present a definition to what audiolingual method is, how it effects in teaching language, the advantages of this method, some improvement ways of audiolingual method in teaching language skills, to revisit its sub-skills, to bring empirical evidence as to the importance of collaborative dialogue. I recommend that, using audiolingual method in teaching language is helpful for teachers and learners, and it is the method that inseparable part of teaching. Whether ones want or not audiolingual method is the basic method and it is takes place in each new ones. By using this method in EFL classes, pupils will have the opportunity of communicating with each other in the target language. Sum up, EFL teachers should create a classroom environment where pupils have real-life communication, authentic activities, and meaningful tasks that promote learning language in this way audiolingual method is the helpful for teachers.