The Effect of Short Story Videos as Learning Media on Tenth-Grade Students’ Speaking Skills

Authors

  • Lidia Kando STKIP USMAN SAFRI KUTACANE
  • Wahyu Fataiilah STKIP USMAN SAFRI KUTACANE
  • Putri Ayumi STKIP USMAN SAFRI KUTACANE

Keywords:

short story videos, speaking skills, learning media, English language learning, experimental study

Abstract

English is an international language widely used for global communication; therefore, speaking skill is a crucial competence that students must master. However, many students still experience difficulties in speaking due to limited practice opportunities, low motivation, and the use of less effective learning media. This study aimed to investigate the effect of using short story videos as learning media on students’ speaking skills at the tenth-grade level. The research employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design. The participants of this study were students selected from the tenth grade, and data were collected through speaking tests administered before and after the treatment. The pretest results showed that students’ speaking ability was relatively low, with a mean score of 59.1. After the implementation of short story video-based instruction, students’ speaking performance improved significantly, as indicated by the posttest mean score of 82.2. The difference between pretest and posttest scores reached 23.1 points, demonstrating a substantial improvement in students’ speaking skills. Statistical analysis confirmed that the improvement was significant, indicating that the use of short story videos had a positive effect on students’ speaking ability. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that short story videos are an effective learning medium for enhancing students’ speaking skills.

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Published

2026-03-26

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Lidia Kando, Wahyu Fataiilah, & Putri Ayumi. (2026). The Effect of Short Story Videos as Learning Media on Tenth-Grade Students’ Speaking Skills. Spes: Journal Education and Languange, 2(1), 1–12. Retrieved from https://journal.stkip-us.ac.id/index.php/spes/article/view/44