All lecturers of the English Education Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya

vii PREFACE

All praises are due to Allah swt., the highest, the creator of the universe.

Because of His grace, I am able to finish writing my thesis entitled “The Student’s Spoken English Language Learning: Evidence from an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School''. It is submitted to the English Education Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya, as a partial fulfillment of the requirements of Sarjana Pendidikan degree.

This research can be accomplished because of support from several people.

Because of them, I could finish my research and survive this suffering when I wrote it. Therefore, on this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude to them, may Allah swt., reply to their kindness in better ways, especially to the honorable:

1. Dr. Yusup Supriyono, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the head of the English Education Department of Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teacher’s Training of Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya

2. Yuyus Saputra, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the first supervisor who has given corrections and guidance in finishing this thesis,

3. Ruslan, Drs., M.Pd., as the second supervisor who has given suggestions and guidance in writing this thesis,

4. All lecturers of the English Education Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya.

5. The participant of this research for every support and participation.

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The writer realized that this thesis is still far from perfect. Therefore, the writer will greatly receive suggestions and criticism from the readers. Hopefully, this thesis will be useful for the writer and the readers.

Tasikmalaya, November 2022

The writer

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamiin, my thesis became a reality, and getting through this

required many kinds of support and help from so many individuals. They play an important role that makes me believe that I can finish this thesis. Therefore, I would like to extend a bunch of thanks to these people:

1. To my parents in heaven and my beloved family for their prayer, support, and everlasting love. Thanks for your hard work; it makes me feel happier.

I always try to make them feel proud. I am glad to have your everlasting love.

2. Devi Apriliani, my beloved boss who became my hyungnim. Indah Pratiwi, my partner in crime. They have become my great companion and my memorable history while studying in Siliwangi University. We began the story together, started to learn everything in this department, and experienced both the delight and arrow of being undergraduate students.

I love you guys!

3. Earlyanti Firda, Nanda Ardisia, Noviani, Dea, Aden, Deedee and Ilham.

Thanks to you all for always supporting me and encouraging me to finish writing this thesis.

4. ROMUSHA GENERATION, even though it's only for a short time, thanks for becoming my comrades while writing this thesis. It is fun, though.

5. To my beloved classmates in the English Education Department, ACCENT. They have become my great companion and memorable

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history while studying at University Siliwangi. We began the story together, started to learn everything in this department, and experienced both the delight and arrow of being undergraduate students. See you on the top guys!

6. Salma Noora Zeba for always listening to all of my doubts and my fear, helping, distracting and supporting me during writing this thesis.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who was important to the successful realization of this undergraduate thesis. I apologize for not mentioning them one by one, but I am very grateful for their help and support. I believe that to achieve success, our courage must be greater than our fear. Every successful person should get a failure, do not be scared to fail as a result of failure is a region of success.

Tasikmalaya, November 2022

The Writer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL SHEET ... i

LEMBAR PERNYATAAN... iii

ABSTRAK... iv

ABSTRACT... v

PREFACE………..……….. vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT... viii

TABLE OF CONTENTS………..………… xi

LIST OF TABLE...………..………...xiii

LIST OF PICTURES……… xiv

LIST OF ENCLOSURES………...xv

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study…..……… 1

1.2 Formulation of Problem……… 3

1.3 Operational Definition………... 3

1.4 Aims of the Study……….. 4

1.5 Significances of the Study………. 4

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Language Learning………..………... 6

2.2 Foreign Language Learning... 9

2.3 Krashen’s theory on Foreign Language Learning... 12

2.4 English speaking skill as foreign language... 15

2.5 Speaking English in Islamic Boarding School………... 19

xii CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH PROCEDURES

3.1 Research Method………... 22

3.2 Setting and Participants………. 22

3.3 Procedure………... 23

3.4 Data Collection……….. 24

3.5 Data Analysis………. 25

3.6 Research Schedule………. 26

CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 4.1 Research Findings... 27

4.1.1 Formal language learning environment in Islamic Boarding School... 28

4.1.2 Natural Language learning environment in Islamic Boarding School..31

4.1.3 Student Language Learning preferences……….. 33

4.2 Discussion... 35

CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS 5.1 Conclusion... 39

5.2 Suggestions... 40 REFERENCES

ENCLOSURES

CURRICULUM VITAE

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LIST OF TABLE

Table 1 – Research Schedule………. 26

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Kachru’s three concentric circles model (1985)………. 9 Figure 2 Stage of Natural Approach……….. 10

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LIST OF ENCLOSURES

Enclosure 1 Consent Form for Participants... ….……….. 44

Enclosure 2 Guidance for Semi-Structured Interview……….. 45

Enclosure 3 Transcript of Students’ Interview... 54

Enclosure 4 Lembar Penetapan Proyek Tugas Akhir S-1... 56

Enclosure 5 Kartu Pertemuan Bimbingan Skripsi...61

Enclosure 6 Surat Keputusan... 63