TEACHING THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE THROUGH SHORT DIALOGUE

The objective of this research was to examine that the use of short dialogue can improve the students’ ability in mastering the present continuous tense at SMP Negeri 19 Palu. This study applies intact group research design. The research sample was class VII C and VII D which consist of 18 students. The sample was taken throughcluster sampling tehnique. The data were collected by using test. The result of the data analysis showed that there is a significant difference between control group and experimental group. It was proved by testing hypothesis. By applying 0.05 level of significance with 17 (18-1) degree of freedom (df), the t-counted value (12.69) is higher than the t-table value (2.110). It means that the research hypothesis was accepted. In other words, the use of short dialogue is effective to improve students’ ability in mastering the present continuous tense.Keywords: Teaching; Present Continuous Tense; Short Dialogue