IMPROVING LISTENING COMPREHENSION THROUGH AUTHENTIC MATERIALS OF GRADE XI STUDENTS

This research aimed at proving that the use of authentic materials which can improve the listening comprehension of grade XI students of MAN Tolitoli. The researcher employed pre-experimental design. It involved one class. It was selected by using cluster random sampling. The instrument of data collection was a test which was administered twice called pre-test and post-test. The result of data analysis showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post test. It was proved through testing hypothesis. By applying 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 24, the researcher found the value of t-counted (14.83) was greater than t-table (2.48). It could be concluded that, the use of authentic materials can improve listening comprehension of the grade XI students of MAN Tolitoli. Key words: Improve; Listening Ccomprehension; Authentic Material