Improving of Learying English Vocabulary by using Picture to the Firts Graduate Students

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate how students can improve their English speaking skills through conversations and identify the levels of their achievements. The research utilized a descriptive quantitative method. The sample consisted of 20 first-grade students from Escola Secundário Técnico Vocacional (ESTVE) Kaloheda Uatolari, Viqueque, during the 2024 school year. The data collection instruments included conversations, discussions, and interviews, along with the use of photographs to support the learning process. The research was conducted in two stages: a pre-test, treatment, and a post-test. The results revealed that the experimental class showed significant improvement, with the pre-test score at 65% and the post-test score rising to 88.5%. Students' performance was categorized into three levels: high, average, and low. Initially, 20% of students scored at the low level in the pre-test, but after the treatment, most students achieved high-level scores in the post-test. This improvement indicates that the pre-test results were classified as "good." The findings suggest that teachers at ESTVE can enhance their teaching strategies by incorporating innovative conversational methods to improve students' speaking skills.