Students’ Perception on The Impact of English Pop Songs Toward Their English Pronunciation’s Skill at UIN Ar Raniry

The use of English songs seems cannot be separated from learning English pronunciation process. English pop songs, for instance, have become ones of popular media implemented by almost all students to support their material and resource in learning English pronunciation. This research aimed at finding out students’ perception on the impact of English pop songs toward their English pronunciation skills. The research was conducted by using qualitative approach. The respondents of this research were five students of English Language Department, Ar-Raniry State Islamic University. The result showed that all students perceived that English pop songs could bring a good impact for them toward their English pronunciation because English pop songs provided the way to pronounce English words. Students perceived that singer’ accent, rhythm speed and unclear pronunciation terms have become their constraints in listening to English pop songs. The result suggested that lecturers should consider the level of English pronunciation contained in English pop songs and filter the difficulties of English pronunciation based on students’ capability in regards to teaching pronunciation and vocabulary.