THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENT HABIT IN LISTENING ENGLISH SONG AND STUDENT LISTENING SKILL AT MTS PRIMA BEKASI

Abstract

This study investigates the correlation between students’ habit of acquisition. Many students struggle with English audio materials when facing unfamiliar vocabulary, various accents, or rapid listening to English songs and their listening skill at MTs Prima Bekasi. Listening is often regarded as one of the most difficult skills for Indonesian learners, even though it plays a crucial role in language speech. At the same time, English songs have become a popular informal activity among junior high school students, offering authentic language input that may support learning in an enjoyable way. A quantitative correlational method was applied with sixty eighth- grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire on listening habits and a listening comprehension test, then analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment correlation. The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.532, p < 0.05), confirming a significant relationship. Students who listened more often and engaged actively—by reading lyrics or singing along—achieved better listening comprehension, while passive listeners showed less progress. This indicates that both frequency and quality of engagement are crucial for improving listening skills. It is concluded that listening to English songs can serve as an enjoyable and effective supplementary strategy for improving listening skills. Teachers are encouraged to integrate songs into classroom activities, and students are advised to turn casual listening into purposeful practice to complement formal instruction.