Informative Speech of English Department Students At University of Pasir Pengaraian

Abstract

The problem of this research wasthe students get difficulties in delivering informative speech,there were lack of practice and lack of understanding in informative speech.The purpose of this research was to find out how the students' speaking skills in informative speech of the third semester students of english study program at university of pasirpengaraian. This research used descriptive quantitative research design.The research sample was 29 students. The finding showed that the students’ speaking skill in delivering informative speech of the third semester students of english study program at university of pasirpengaraian have an good level in delivering informative speeches.1 students(3,44%) had excellent level, 15 students(51,72%) had an good level, and 13 students(44,82%) had average level. It can be concluded thatstudents grades in delivering informative speech are categorized as good level.