Improving Students’ Reading Ability of Descriptive Text by Using Translation Method at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Samarinda

Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of utilising the translation method on enhancing students' reading proficiency in descriptive text at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Samarinda. The study's sample consisted of a one class of English learning groups including Class X students from SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Samarinda during the 2022/2023 academic year, with a total of 27 participating students. This study employed a quantitative research methodology and followed a pre-experimental design, specifically utilising a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The pretest was administered by the researcher to the group that was assigned to receive the treatment. Following the completion of the intervention, the researcher administered a post-test. The findings of this research demonstrate that the use of the translation method has yielded a noteworthy enhancement in students' ability to comprehend descriptive texts