Analyze the Use of When English Rings a Bell Textbook at Eighth Grades at SMP Negeri 07 Manokwari

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of teachers and students towards speaking materials in the textbook. This study uses qualitative methods. The participants in this study are 8th-grade students of SMP Negeri 07 Prafi. The instruments used are a checklist questionnaire on Google. This study found that students have positive perceptions of speaking materials, such as having a real impact, beinginteresting, and motivating. However, the book has a weakness, namely the lack of vocabulary lists to improve speaking skills. The strength of this book is that it is easy to use and understood by students, making it effectivein improving speaking skills. This study provides insights into the perceptions of teachers and students inschools that use textbooks in speaking instruction.