e-Journal of Linguistics Available online at https://ojs.unud.ac.id/index.php/eol/index Vol. 14, No. 2, July 2020, pages: 242-256 Print ISSN: 2541-5514 Online ISSN: 2442-7586 https://doi.org/10.24843/e-jl.2020.v14.i02.p08 242 Improvement of English Speaking Ability In 7 th Grade Students of Ganesha Junior High School Denpasar Through TANDUR Method I Putu Hartomi Arya Franata, S.S 1 Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia tomi_franata@rocketmail.com Prof. Dr. I Wayan Simpen, M.Hum. 2 Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia wayan_simpen@unud.ac.id Dr. Ni Made Dhanawaty, M.S. 3 Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia md_dhanawaty@unud.ac.id Article info Abstract* Received Date: March, 6 2020 Accepted Date: March, 6 2020 Published Date: July, 31 2020 Keywords:* Metode TANDUR, kemampuan berbicara, pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. This study aims to determine the application of the TANDUR method can improve speaking skills in learning English. This research is a qualitative study using five types of methods which include tests, TANDUR experiments, questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The results of the questionnaire answered by students showed the factors that influence their motivation in the learning process. The factors that influence students in the learning process are divided into two, namely internal factors and external factors. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the ability of students in speaking English increases after the application of the TANDUR method. Three aspects of speech assessed in this study, were grammar, vocabulary, and understanding that experienced an increase, both in class 7.1 which is the treatment class and class 7.3 which is the control class. 1. Introduction English learning in junior high schools aims to develop English language skills as a means of communication of thinking, science developing, technology, and culture. English learning in junior high schools gets sufficient time allocation. In this learning, language knowledge and skills are given which includes listening or listening, speaking, reading, and