The Advantages and Disadvantages of Impromptu Speaking Method in English Speaking (A Study at The Second Year Student of English Department of UIN Ar-Raniry)

The aim of this study is to explore English students’ perceptions of impromptu speaking method in English speaking. This research employs a qualitative approach. The participants were five students who have taken intermediate speaking at Department of English Language Education, UIN Ar-Raniry. The research data was gathered by interview. In collecting the data, the interviewees were selected by random sampling. Semi structured interviews were used as instruments to answers two research questions; how do the students of English department perceive the advantages and disadvantages of Impromptu Speaking Method in English speaking and how they perceive of Impromptu Speaking Method can improve their speaking skill. The finding of this research showed that the advantages of this method; include build self-confidence in speaking, and speak spontaneously. Besides the disadvantages of this method; include the lack of speaking, not suitable for important occasions and the lack of vocabularies. Then, the impromptu speaking method also improve students speaking skill, such as quikcly respond and speak spontaneously.