Exploring Students' Engagement and Learning Motivation Through the Listen and Repeat Method Using Songs in English Pronunciation Learning: A Qualitative Study of Third-Grade Students at SDN 1 Kalen Kedungtuban – Blora

Abstract

Abstract—English pronunciation is a fundamental aspect of language learning that requires effective instructional strategies to encourage students' active participation and motivation. This study aimed to investigate the implementation of the Listen and Repeat method using songs in English pronunciation learning, explore students' engagement during the learning process, and examine its contribution to learning motivation. A qualitative research design was employed involving three English teachers and ten third-grade students at SDN 1 Kalen, Kedungtuban, Blora. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that the method was implemented through six instructional stages: learning preparation, song introduction, listening, repeating, feedback, and evaluation. The implementation fostered students' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement, as reflected in their active participation, enthusiasm, confidence, and efforts to improve pronunciation. Moreover, the use of songs created an enjoyable learning environment that encouraged sustained participation and enhanced students' learning motivation. The study concludes that integrating songs into the Listen and Repeat method is an effective learner-centered approach for improving English pronunciation while promoting students' engagement and learning motivation.

Keywords—English pronunciation, Listen and Repeat Method, Songs, Student Engagement, Learning Motivation.