THE INTEGRATION OF RAPPORT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

This research was intended to notice the finding of what types of rapport built
by the lecturer in teaching speaking and what was the student’ perception
regarding to rapport established by the lecture in the class. This study used
descriptive qualitative method. The result of this research was expected to be
reference for English teachers and or lecturers and students to enhance the
quality of teaching and learning English especially how to build a good
relationship between teacher and or lecturer and students in teaching speaking
skill. To obtain the data of this research observation sheet, questionnaire, and
interview were used. These instruments revealed that the lecturer applied all
the observed rapport in this research approriately and got very positive
response from the students. In fact all the applied rapport have created good
and friendly atmosphere which stimulate students learn English effectively.
Keywords: integration, rapport, English langaue, teaching