THE USE OF YOU TUBE TO ENHANCE STORY TELLING SKILLS IN TEACHING SPOKEN NARRATIVE TEXT

Abstract

This research aims to explore the implementation of YouTube as a digital learning tool to enhance students' storytelling skills in teaching spoken narrative texts. Conducted using a descriptive qualitative method, the study involved eighth-grade students at SMP 7 Pekalongan and focused on how YouTube videos can foster effective language learning, particularly in improving speaking abilities. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that YouTube serves as an effective, engaging, and interactive platform that increases students’ motivation, participation, and creativity. Students showed enthusiasm in watching storytelling videos, mimicking expressions, and practicing storytelling in front of their peers. YouTube’s multimedia content helped students understand narrative structure, pronunciation, and emotional expression. Moreover, teachers perceived YouTube positively, noting its practicality and relevance for today’s learners. However, challenges such as limited time, internet access, and vocabulary difficulties were identified. These were addressed by selecting appropriate videos, guiding students during practice, and promoting collaboration. The study concludes that YouTube significantly contributes to enhancing students' storytelling and speaking competence, encourages learner autonomy, and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere. Therefore, YouTube can be considered a powerful media tool to support language instruction, especially for improving oral narrative skills in English language classrooms.

Keywords: YouTube; storytelling; speaking skills; narrative text