Expressive Speech Acts of Talk Show of Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo: A Pragmatic Approach

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and describe the types and functions of expressive speech acts found in the Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo Talk Show (June 2025 edition) and to examine their relevance to Indonesian language learning in schools.This study employed a pragmatic approach using a descriptive qualitative research design. The data consisted of utterances and conversations containing expressive speech acts in the Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo Talk Show, June 2025 edition. The data were collected through documentation, observation, and note-taking techniques. Data analysis was conducted in three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that four types of expressive speech acts were identified, namely 22 instances of compliments, 9 instances of criticism, 6 instances of apologies, and 7 instances of expressions of gratitude. In terms of their functions, the study identified 21 referential functions, 23 emotive functions, 2 conative functions, 2 metalingual functions, and 7 phatic functions. These findings demonstrate that expressive speech acts serve various communicative purposes in interpersonal interactions. Furthermore, the findings are relevant to Indonesian language learning for Grade 10 senior high school students, particularly the Learning Outcomes (Capaian Pembelajaran/CP) for Phase E in the listening element. Accordingly, the identified expressive speech acts can be utilized as authentic teaching materials to support students in understanding language use in real-life communication. In conclusion, the study identified four types and five functions of expressive speech acts in the Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo Talk Show (June 2025 edition). The findings also confirm their relevance to Indonesian language learning at the Grade 10 senior high school level, particularly in achieving the Phase E Learning Outcomes for the listening element. Therefore, the findings may serve as authentic instructional resources to enhance students’ listening comprehension, pragmatic competence, and ability to analyze the meanings and functions of utterances in communicative contexts.