English Teaching Journal and Research: Journal of English Education, Literature, And Linguistics
English Teaching Journal and Research: Journal of English Education, Literature, And Linguistics, is a scientific journal that focuses on teaching English covering English Education, English Literature, and English Linguistics.
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A QUALITATIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT AND CHALLENGES IN LEARNING ENGLISH ASSESSMENT: EXPLORING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates students’ engagement and challenges in learning English assessment, with a particular emphasis on the test development process. Conducted through a qualitative observational approach, the research draws from a lecturer’s classroom experience in teaching English assessment course to English education students at university level. Observation notes, reflective teaching journals, and student interactions served as primary data sources. Findings reveal that while students exhibit high levels of curiosity and participation during hands-on activities, as item writing, rubric development, and peer assessment, they often encounter difficulties in understanding abstract concepts related to validity, reliability, and test standardization. These challenges stem from unfamiliar terminology, limited prior exposure to assessment design, and a theoretical overload without sufficient contextual grounding. However, when assessment theory is integrated with experiential learning, as collaborative projects, simulations, and peer feedback, students show improved comprehension and deeper sense of assessment literacy. Study highlights the value of scaffolded learning, reflective teaching, and interactive engagement in fostering students' ability to design and analyze language tests effectively. The research contributes to pedagogical strategies for improving language assessment instruction in teacher education programs and suggests that student-centered, practice-based approaches are essential to bridging the gap between theory and application in assessment learning.
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THE EFFECT OF USING DIGITAL FLASHCARDS ON WORDWALL TOWARDS THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT THE 7TH GRADE OF ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SEJAHTERA BADAS
This study aims to know the effect of digital flashcard media on wordwall app on students’ vocabulary mastery at the 7th grade of Islamic Junior High School Sejahtera Badas 2023/2024. This research used quantitative research and design used is a pre-experimental design with one experimental group only. The researchers used Digital Flashcards as a learning media and iwritten test used as an instrument. The population of this research is 7th grade students with 26 students divided into two classes. The sample technique used Saturated Sampling technique consisting of 13 students in which they were taken from the boarding school class. The findings show that there is a significant difference between the results of the pretest and posttest. The mean score of post-test is higher than pre- test (91,69 >60,61). The result of this research was obtained from calculating data using wilcoxon test with the a significance value of 0.002 (<0.05). It proved that the alternatives hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. Thus it can be said that there is a difference in the value of students' vocabulary mastery between before and after treatment. In other words, using Digital Flashcards on students' vocabulary mastery is effective
Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Yasminto, Agustina Putri Ningsih
The Effect of Multiple-Slot Substitution Drill on Students’ Grammar Mastery at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Islam Al Akbar Malang
This study aims to investigate the effect of multiple-slot substitution drill on students’ grammar mastery through true experimental research design conducted with an experimental group and a control group. Target population of this study was all the eighth grade students of SMP Islam AL Akbar, Singosari- Malang 2021/2022. The researcher took 46 students as sample of the study, by using saturated sampling, 23 students as experimental group and 23 students as control group. To collect data, she used grammar written post-test with 20 items in multiple-choice format. In analyzing data, she used IBM SPSS statistic versions. 20 application of independent t.test to know the differences between experimental and control groups. After collecting and calculating data, tshe found that mean score and standard deviation of experimental group were 77.39 and 5.41, while mean score of control group was 70.22 and standard deviation was 13.1. In testing hypothesis, she used t-test formula. She found that F value =13.636, Sig (2-tailed)= 0.019 < 0.05, at the level significance of df = 44. So, null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis could be accepted. It means that students taught using multiple-slot substitution drill achieve better than students taught without using multiple-slot substitution drill.
Multiple-slot substitution drill, Grammar Mastery, Parts of Speech
THE POWER OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN MUSIC
This study examines the use of figurative language in the lyrics of Ariana Grande’s song Intro (End of the World), focusing on how these devices contribute to the emotional depth and thematic complexity of the song. These linguistic tools are shown to reflect the singer's emotional struggles and uncertainties about romantic relationships, particularly her doubts about love and commitment. The study highlights how figurative language serves not only to enhance the meaning of the song but also to engage listeners on an emotional level, allowing them to relate to themes of vulnerability, existential questioning, and relational insecurity. The findings emphasize the power of figurative language in music as a means of conveying complex emotions and establishing a connection with the audience. By analyzing the song’s lyrics, this research identifies and classifies various forms of figurative language, They are rhetorical questions, repetition, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, and ambiguity
Ariana Grande, Emotional Depth, Figurative Language, Romantic Uncertainty, Song Analysis
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CASE STUDY: THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS' MISBEHAVIOR IN MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 4 KEDIRI
This study aims to investigate how family pressure affects students' delinquent behavior at school. The subject of the study consisted of a student who exhibited such delinquent behavior. The findings obtained from this study indicate that family pressure has a significant impact on students' delinquent behavior. Therefore, the results of this study show how important the role of parents and families is in helping to overcome students' delinquent behavior at MAN 4 KEDIRI school. Home is the first and foremost environment that shapes a child's character and attitude. This study also focuses on analyzing the influence of the family environment on the development of children's personality, by paying attention to the interaction between parents and children and parenting patterns at home which are considered important in the growth of children's character and personality. The method used by this study is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. From the results of the study, it was found that the quality of the family environment is closely related to the good character of the child. This study aims to analyze how teachers try to solve family environmental problems that have an impact on students' learning motivation.
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INDONESIAN MARKETING STUDENTS’ FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING USING ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Students are expected to be proficient in conducting public speaking using English language. However, many students struggle to speak in front of many people because of the fear that they experience. The present study aimed to examine the fears students experience when speaking in public. This study employed descriptive qualitative study. Qualitative survey was distributed to the students to collect the data. The survey consisted of four questions regarding fear of public speaking. As many as 50 marketing students who had taken public speaking course were asked to fill in the survey. The data collected was examine through qualitative thematic analysis. The results showed four themes extracted from the survey, including nervousness, fears, practice and facilitating practice.
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IMPROVING VOCABULARY ITEM MASTERY USING IMPROVISED SONGS IN 3rd GRADES STUDENTS OF MI DARUL HUDA CODO
This research used classroom action research. The research subjects were 3rd-grade students at MI Darul Huda Codo in the second semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 30 students. The results of the preliminary study show that there was a significant increase from cycle 1 to cycle 2, namely data on student learning outcomes and student behavior during the learning process. The study results show that the application of improvisational songs media was successful in increasing students' ability to learn English. The data analysis shows that the percentage of students' scores was above the researcher's success criteria, namely 75%, so it can be concluded that the use of a standardized vocabulary test was effective in improving students' English vocabulary.
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON JASP AS A LEARNING TOOL IN ENGLISH EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS
This study aimed to explore students' views on using JASP (Jeffreys’s Amazing Statistics Program) as a learning tool in an educational statistics course within the English Education Program. Using a quantitative approach, the study gathered data that allowed for statistical insights into students' understanding and experiences with the tool. Questionnaires were distributed to 23 students selected through convinience sampling. The results showed that many students felt JASP supported their grasp of statistical concepts, helped them better interpret data, and reduced the likelihood of errors in their analyses. However, some students expressed a need for more guidance and practice to fully benefit from the tool. Overall, while JASP showed promise in enhancing statistical learning, its effective use would benefit from structured support to help students make the most of it in their studies.
JASP, Student Perspectives, Statistical Data Analysis, Statistical Software Tools, English Education Program.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
This study explores the role of feedback in English language acquisition among the students of English Education Study Program at Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung. Employing a mixed-methods research design with a qualitative emphasis, the research involved 30 fifth-semester students. Research instruments included questionnaires and in-depth interviews to analyze students' perceptions of various feedback aspects. Findings reveal significant feedback importance in improving language skills, motivation, and student confidence. Eighty percent of respondents agreed that feedback helps identify improvement areas, while 78% stated that constructive feedback can enhance learning motivation. The study uncovered student preferences for written (70%) and immediate (60%) feedback, with interpretation variations influenced by social and cultural contexts. Practical implications emphasize the need for flexible feedback strategies, personalization, and integration with educational technology to create inclusive and effective learning environments
Feedback, English Language Acquisition, Learning Motivation, Higher Education, Teaching Strategies
Copyright (c) 2025 Irawansyah, Ayuni, Alisya Pratiwi, Khoirunisa
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN NOVEL “YOU’VE REACHED SAM” BY DUSTIN THAO
This analysis delves into the psychological traits of the characters in Dustin Thao's novel, "You've Reached Sam. " Employing a literary psychology approach, the author artfully reveals the nuances of his characters. Our research will utilize a descriptive analysis grounded in Sigmund Freud's theories, aiming to uncover the deeper meanings embedded within the narrative. To achieve this, we will employ a qualitative descriptive method, which aligns seamlessly with our analytical objectives. By examining the characters in "You've Reached Sam," we hope to enhance public awareness regarding the significance of mental health, the importance of accepting life's circumstances, and the ability to manage emotions in social interactions. Ultimately, the primary goal of this analysis is to explore the development and transformations of each character, as well as to uncover the psychological depth present in "You've Reached Sam. "
Characterization, Mental Health, Psycology
Teacher Feedback Technique in Students’ English Writing: A Study of Descriptive Texts Among X-Grade Students at SMA N 15 Semarang
Teacher feedback plays an important role in improving student’s writing skill. This study aimed to analysis the feedback technique given by the teacher and the reason for its application. This research was a descriptive study designed to provide a detailed explanation of the implementation of feedback technique given by the teacher at SMA N 15 Semarang. In addition, the data was collected using two instruments; document and interview. There were two finding of the research. Firstly, teacher used the minimal marking technique to provide feedback to students. The feedback provided was intended to help students work on their grammatical errors or writing form using symbol to shorten the correction, such as “P” for punctuation, “Cap” for capitalization, “Spell” for spelling, and etc. Secondly, the teacher employed this technique because it was effective and time-saving. Additionally, it also helps students to understand easily their mistakes. However, as the study used a small sample size, the results require further exploration. Therefore, the minimal marking technique could be applied more broadly in EFL classroom to assess its wider effectiveness.
Teacher’s feedback, minimal marking technique, student’s writing
Copyright (c) 2025 Dwi Setyo Permadi Nugroho, Rahmawati Sukmaningrum, Ajeng Setyorini
The Role of Songs in Supporting Language Development of Pre-School Children with Language Delays: A Systematic Review
This systematic review addresses the role of songs in supporting language development in preschool-aged children (3-6 years) with language delays. Based on six selected studies published between 2015 and 2025, this review analyzes the impact of song-based interventions on children's vocabulary acquisition, sentence structure, language comprehension and predictive language processing abilities. The studies used a variety of research approaches, including experimental, quasi-experimental and qualitative, and were conducted in different countries. The results show that songs, through rhythm, repetition and a multisensory approach, can significantly improve children's word learning, speech fluency and engagement in communication. In addition, songs also help children predict language in real-time, by activating cognitive and auditory pathways that are important in language comprehension. This study confirms the potential use of music and rhythm in early intervention programs for children with language delays and provides practical implications for teachers, therapists and parents. Although the results are promising, further research with larger sample sizes and longer intervention durations is needed to ascertain the effectiveness of song-based learning strategies in broader educational and clinical contexts.
Language development, language delay, preschool children, song-based intervention.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zuhriatul Aini, Andita Sayla Purnawati
AN ANALYSIS OF CODE MIXING AND CODE SWITCHING IN “THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE IN LIFE” PODCAST ON CXO MEDIA CHANNEL
This aims to find the types of code mixing and code switching contained in the speech Putri Tanjung as presenter in Ngobrol Sore Semaunya and Maudy Ayunda as a celebrity guest. The steps taken in completing this thesis was watching Youtube, downloading video, then listening to speech in video repeatedly and writing it into a script required as data, then data were analyzed with descriptive qualitative method. Author obtained 172 data from utterances of Putri Tanjung and Maudy Ayunda then focused on three types of code mixing, as insertion, alternation and congruents lexicalization and three type of Code switching, namely tag switching, intra-sentential and inter-sentential code switching. The results showed that there are 103 data of code mixing which 86 data is insertion code mixing (83,5%) with detail of insertion; 64 is word insertion, 38 phrase insertion, 3 clause insertion, 17 hybrid insertion, 4 idiom insertion, and 8 repetition insertion, then 9 data is alternation code mixing (8,7%) and 8 data is congruent lexicalization code mixing (7,8%). Then the next results found 69 data of code switching. Percentage showed14 data is tag switching (20,3%), 48 data is intra-sentential code switching (69,6%) and 7 data is inter-sentential code switching (10,1%)
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The Effect of Multiple-Slot Substitution Drill in Teaching Present Continuous Tense to Improve Students’ Speaking Achievement at the Eighth Grade of SMP IT Asy-Syadzili Pakis-Malang
This study investigated students’ speaking achievement on present continuous tense using multiple-slot substitution drill at the eighth grade students of SMP IT Asy-Syadzili Pakis-Malang. Designed used in this study was true experimental research conducted with one experimental group taught present continuous tense using multiple-slot substitution drill and control group without multiple-slot substitution drill. To collect the data, the researcher used speaking post-test in oral test form. In analyzing the data, the researcher used IBM spss statistic versions. 20 application of independent sample t.test to know the differences between experimental and control groups. After applying the statistical computation, it was found that the mean score of experimental group (X) in post-test 53.58 with standard deviation 3.951 was higher than the mean score of control group (Y) in post-test 41.57 with standard deviation 2.750 . So it can be concluded that students taught present continuous tense using multiple-slot substitution drill achieve better than taught without multiple-slot substitution drill at the eighth grade students of SMP IT Asy-Syadzili Pakis-Malang
Multiple-Slot Substitution Drill, Present Continuous, Speaking Achievement.
Copyright (c) 2023 Muhammad Yasminto, M. Agus Susanto
An Analysis on the Speech Act of Selena Gomez ”Trust Yourself” in English Speeches YouTube Channel
The purpose of this study is to identify the various types of illocutionary act in Selena Gomez's speech "Believe in yourself". There are two main problems in this research: (1) What type the illocutionary act used by Selena Gomez in her speech on YouTube in English? (2) In Selena Gomez's speech, what illocutionary act are you most likely to see? I use a method known as content analysis. There are five types of illocutionary acts: Declaration, Representation, Expressive, Commissive, and Directive. I analyze the speech text by Selena Gomez titled "Believe in yourself." Data from Selena Gomez speeches reveal 51 examples of illocutionary behavior, these five types all illocutionary acts can be found in an utterance: representative statement; directive statement; expressive statement; commissive statement; and declaration statements. And based on this research, It can be said that the dominant illocutionary act style in speech is representative act, and the least is directive act.
THE USE OF SHOW AND TELL METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SPEAKING ABILITY
This study examines the application of the Show and Tell learning method on the "Who People Are" Material in improving the Speaking Skills of second-semester students of the Islamic Education Study Program of STAI Ma'arif Magetan. The approach used is a qualitative approach and the type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The data analysis technique used is the qualitative data analysis technique. This research was conducted in May-June 2023 with 32 students. Based on data obtained during the implementation of Cycle I and Cycle II that the results of research in Cycle I showed sufficient categories, and there was a rapid increase in Cycle II which showed good categories and achieved predetermined indicators. The conclusion of this study stated that the application of the Show and tell learning method in the "Who People Are" Material was working well in improving the Speaking Skills of second-semester students of the Islamic Education Study Program STAI Ma'arif Magetan.
The ANALYSIS OF THE SPONTANEITY SPEECH IN SPEAKING ASSESSMENT AT INSTITUTION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AL-YASINI PASURUAN
Speaking is more than just creating and constructing sentences correctly and with proper grammar, but the ability to speak has a broad scope, such as in the fields of mechanics, functions, pragmatics, communication, and social interaction. To find out the students' ability, the teacher gives them a test. As an assessment, the teacher conducts a speaking test to find out how well students speak and their progress in learning. The speaking test is a procedure to measure students' speaking ability in which students are required to speak aloud, conveying their ideas, and then students are graded based on their speech. This research was conducted at LPBA Al-Yasini where the researchers focused on the scoring procedure for the spontaneity speech in assessing the students’ speaking skill. This research was descriptive-qualitative method. The result of the research was there are several aspect that used by LPBA to assess spontaneity speech, which are fluency, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation they are then divided into three categories, which are body language, delivery and content.
An ANALYSIS OF STUDENT SELF-CONFIDENCE PRACTICE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AT THE TENTH GRADE ICT MAJOR OF SMK CANDA BHIRAWA PARE
Every student must be confident in public speaking. Without confidence, we cannot communicate our ideas to the public. One of the successes in learning English can be measured by proficiency in English language skills. Confidence in speaking English needs to be improved again, practice every day so that confidence in speaking English is always changing and can be improved. The researchers of this study are currently analyzing the student self-confidence practice in public speaking at the tenth grade of ICT major of SMK Canda Bhirawa Pare. This research used qualitative research method. This qualitative research method was conducted through four instruments. They were as follows: (1) Observation (2) Interview (3) Questionnaire (4) Documentation. The result of this research is to know the strategy the teacher to build self-confident and the students’ responses toward self-confidence at SMK Canda Bhirawa Pare. The research result showed that the students of SMK Canda Bhirawa showed that some students lack confidence when speaking in public, which is determined based on data from teachers and direct observations from the author. Researcher asked about students' responses self-confidence, and students also have a high negative thought, do not believe in their abilities and are always pessimistic.
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Unveiling the Transformation: The Impact of Teaching Internships in Thai Schools on Pre-Service Teachers' Professional Development
Being an effective teacher requires teaching experience and practical knowledge about the classroom. The knowledge can be obtained from classroom lectures and teaching practices can be learnt by having internship programs at schools and the community. This study aims to uncover the transformation of Indonesian pre-service teachers to their Professional Development during their participation in the international internship program in Thailand. Qualitative method was carried out to understand participants’ experience and benefits of the program. The study interviewed seven pre-service teachers who were selected enrolling in the program. The finding indicated that international teaching internships the participants involved help improve their professional development. They believed that there were three aspects affecting their professionalism, namely, pedagogical skills, language competencies, and life skills. This present study highlights that participating in teaching internships is useful for students’ professional development. As they will be a teacher, having teaching practice will provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learnt to the real-world teaching situation, and this will be meaningful for their profession.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE IN THE NOVEL PSYCHOPATH TEST
This journal explores the relationship between literature and psychology, focusing on Jon Ronson's "The Psychopath Test." It examines the novel's structure, psychological insights, and its relevance as educational material in intensive reading classes. The text highlights the intertwining of psychology and literature, highlighting how psychological concepts are used to explore themes like identity, trauma, and personal growth. The passage also discusses the educational values of literature, including critical thinking, ethical awareness, understanding mental health, empathy, scepticism, interdisciplinary learning, and media literacy. The moral values learned from "The Psychopath Test" include empathy, ethical responsibility, compassion, justice, self-reflection, and the critical examination of power dynamics. The research methodology is a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing a literary psychology approach.
SPEAKING ANXIETY ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS AT HASANUDDIN ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF PARE
This study aims to explore the phenomenon of speaking anxiety among third-semester students enrolled in the Public Speaking course at the English Education Program of the Hasanuddin Islamic Institute of Pare. Speaking anxiety is a common challenge faced by students in language learning, particularly in public speaking contexts, and can significantly impact their academic performance, self-esteem, and overall engagement in classroom activities. Using a qualitative research approach, the study investigates the causes, manifestations, and impacts of speaking anxiety among six participants. Data were collected through three instruments: semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and questionnaires. The findings revealed that speaking anxiety was influenced by several factors, including fear of negative evaluation, lack of preparation, and unfamiliarity with public speaking tasks. Anxiety manifested in physical symptoms such as sweating and trembling, as well as behavioral responses such as avoidance and hesitation. The impact of speaking anxiety was observed in students’ reduced participation, lower self-confidence, and decreased motivation. The study highlights the importance of creating a supportive classroom environment, implementing gradual exposure techniques, and fostering peer support to reduce anxiety. These findings contribute to understanding how speaking anxiety affects students in public speaking courses and suggest strategies for educators to address this issue effectively.
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AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ CULTURE SHOCK IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT CENTRAL COURSE IN KAMPUNG INGGRIS PARE – KEDIRI
In this era of globalization, English Language is essential for our daily life,and also english is the language that has always been used to communicate in every country, in actuality the second most spoken language worldwide. Culture shock refers to the impact of moving from a familiar culture to one that is unfamiliar. This impact includes the anxiety and feelings (such as surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, and confusion) felt when a person must adapt to a different and unknown cultural or social environment. This research using a qualitative method (field research), this research is designed to analyze what students’culture shock that they feel when learning english at central course in kampung inggris pare kediri. Based on the findings of research and discussion, the students feel enjoy and fun in learning English. Then some of students find the culture shock during they study english which has different culture that make them unfamiliar, but there are also students who have poor social cultural adaption. Culture shock is very influential in the social cultural adaptation of students. The way a child lives in their old environment will also affect the social and cultural adaptation of their new environment.
Nomad Students,Culture Shock,Kampung Inggris Pare
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The Effect of Picture Series in Writing Narrative Text on Students’ Writing Ability at the 10th Grade of Mazro’atul Lughoh Islamic Boarding School Pare Kediri
This study was pre-experimental research design with one experimental group only. The target population of this study was all the tenth grade students of Mazro’atul Lughoh Islamic Boarding School Pare in the period of 2021/2022. The researcher took 26 students as the sample of the study, by using saturated sampling, because the population is relatively small. To collect data, the researcher used written pre-test and post-test in essay format, and the written assessment by Anderson. In analyzing the data, the researcher used IBM SPSS statistic versions. 20 application of paired sample t.test to know the difference between pre-test (before treatment) and post-test (after treatment). After collecting and calculating the data, the researcher found that mean score and the standard deviation of pre-test were 7.46 and 1.838, while the mean score of post-test was 16.15 and standard deviation was 2.781. In testing hypothesis, the researcher used t-test formula. The researcher found that t value was -16.183, Sig (2-tailed) = 0.00 < 0.05, at the level significance of df = 25. So, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis could be accepted. It means that there was a significant difference between before and after given the treatment
Copyright (c) 2023 Muhammad Yasminto, Fifi Luthfiyah Maulidah
The Effect of Using Flashcard Media on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at the 7th Grade of MTs Zainul Hasan Sambirejo, Pare, Kediri
This study aims to know the effect of using flashcard media on students’ vocabulary mastery at the 7th Grade of MTs Zainul Hasan Sambirejo, Pare. Design used was pre experimental research pre-test post-test one group only. Sample taken was 32 from 82 population by using simple random sampling. To collect the data, the researcher used vocabulary written test with 25 items in multiple-choice format. In analyzing data, she used IBM SPSS statistic versions. 25 application of paired-sample t.test. It aims to know whether there is or not a significant difference between before given the treatment and after given the treatment using flashcard media on students’ vocabulary mastery. After collecting and calculating data, she found that mean of pre-Test 72.06, mean of post-Test 91.38, median of pre-test 82, median of post-test 96, mode of pre-test 84 and mode of post-test 100. In testing the hypothesis, she used t-test formula. She found that p value Sig (2-tailed)= 0.000 < 0.05, at the level significance of df = 31. So, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis could be accepted. It means that using flashcard media affects students’ vocabulary mastery at the 7th Grade of MTs Zainul Hasan Sambirejo, Pare, Kediri
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The Effect of @englishhero TikTok Video on Students' Vocabulary Mastery at the 10th grade of MA Zainul Hasan Pare
This study aims to know the effect of @englishhero TikTok Video on Students' Vocabulary Mastery at the 10th Grade of MA Zainul Hasan Pare through pre experimental research design conducted with only pre-test post-test one experimental group. The researchers took 24 students as the sample of the study from 65 population by using simple random sampling. To collect the data, the researchers used vocabulary written test with 25 items in essay format. In analyzing the data, the researcherss used IBM SPSS statistic versions. 20 application of non-parametric t.test from Wilcoxon test, because data was not normally distributed. It aims to know whether there is or not a difference between before given the treatment and after given the treatment using @englishhero TikTok Video on Students' Vocabulary Mastery. After collecting and calculating data, the researchers found that mean score of post-test 95.33 was higher than pre-test 63.50. In testing the hypothesis, they used t-test formula. The researchers found that p value (Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed)) =0.000 < 0.05, at the level significance of df = 23. So, the null hypothesis was rejected. It means that @englishhero TikTok Video affects Students' Vocabulary Mastery at the 10th Grade of MA Zainul Hasan Pare.
TikTok Application Media, @englishhero TikTok Video, Vocabulary Mastery
Copyright (c) 2023 ST. Dewi Fatimatuz Zahro, Muhammad Yasminto
An Analysis on the Speech Act of Prilly Latuconsina "Break the Glass Ceiling" in English Speech Youtobe Channel
This study aims to analyze types of speech acts and classification of illocutionary speech acts occuring in Habibie and Ainun's conversation in film entitled Habibie and Ainun 2012. This is a qualitative descriptive study conducted on naturalistic investigations of social phenomena. Data were analyzed based on theory of speech acts types put forward by Yule (1996). Analysis of classification of illocutionary speech acts put forward by Searle (1977) which consists of, representative, directive commissive, expressive and declaration. Results of this study indicate that there are five classifications of illocutionary speech acts. It was found that there were a total of 42 utterances analyzed as illocutionary where 5 utterances were representative, 9 declarative utterances, 23 directive utterances, 5 expressive utterances, and no commissive (0%) . This study shows that speech "Break the Glass Ceiling" by Prilly Latuconsina contains various types of speech acts that aim to influence, inspire, and motivate listeners. This speech had a strong impact in raising awareness on gender equality issues and encouraging positive action to achieve success. Implication of this research is studying and mastering pragmatics, especially in speech act theory to be able to understand intent of the speaker so that communication expressed can be fulfilled.
THE USE OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN LEARNING LISTENING BASED ON STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION IN EFL CLASS
Abstract: The motivation behind this study was to decide the reaction of EFL students to the use of Digital Storytelling in learning Listening based on understanding. The researcher collected the sample for this study administered 30 participants from six-semester EFL students of English Department. This research is included in the quantitative approach and the research design used is quantitative survey research. The research instrument is a questionnaire. Judging from the survey results, the responses of EFL students to the use of Digital Storytelling in Listening Skills learning were positive and the final results of the questionnaire which consisted of 10 total items showed a pleasant classification. The findings of this study shows that 30% strongly agree to the statement “Moving pictures in digital storytelling help you understand the story being told”. Meanwhile, there were 0% participant chose strongly disagree. This study intends to examine EFL students' responses to the use of Digital Storytelling in learning Listening skills. As well as to investigate how EFL students feel about using Digital Storytelling. The data shows that Digital Storytelling is an effective language-learning media. Keywords: Digital Storytelling, EFL, Learning, Listening Skills.
Copyright (c) 2023 Jordan Alan, Nurul Aini, Ninda Ma'uunatul
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ MONOLOG PERFORMANCE THROUGH A NARRATIVE VIDEO
Monolog is one of the speaking skills that should be mastered by the students in learning a language. This skill needs many criteria that should be mastered by any speaker. There are some components in monolog performance that show whether someone meets the criteria of being success in performing his/her monolog or not. They include body language, grammar, pronunciation, fluency, speed etc. Though, before performing their monolog they have been given a simple story read in the classroom, the result of their monolog are far from being good enough. Their drawbacks can be analyzed that they are lack of getting exposed from English activities that support their performance. They can be in form watching film or video or lack of stimulus to develop their English skill performance. To improve their skill, narrative video is used to let them have more opportunity to improve their monolog. The method shows that their performance increases after they are given an independent task to watch a narrative video several times.
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SIX ELEMENTS AFFECTING LANGUAGE LEARNER SYSTEMS
There has been a lot of discussion about understanding and describing second language acquisition. This document offers a summary of error analysis in the field. It presents a new and intriguing angle on learner English in comparison to previous studies on second language acquisition. Research on mistakes made by child language learners focuses on the cognitive and linguistic processes involved in learning a language. When acquiring a second language, there are six factors that can impact and define the systems of the language learner, such as universal hierarchy of difficulty, intralingual interference, sociolinguistic context, modality, age, successions of approximative systems. Viewing the rough language systems of learners not as issues to be eliminated, but as important phases in learning the target system, could lead to a better comprehension of language overall and a more compassionate method of teaching it.
Language Learner System, Second Language Acquisition
THE UTILIZATION OF THE VOA PODCAST FOR EFL’S RESPONSE TASKS OF LISTENING ACTIVITY AT MAN 3 NGAWI
Voice of America (VoA) Podcast is one of the media for English learning that broadcasts various information with an American accent. This provides a wide range of materials video and audio to train response task skills in listening activities. This study aims to determine the achievement of EFL at the secondary level at MAN 3 Ngawi in listening to response tasks through VOA podcasts. This study employs quantitative with a quasi-experiment design. It utilizes a pretest-posttest as the technique of collecting data and an independent sample T-Test as the data analysis. This study showed that the utilization of VOA podcasts on response tasks is proven effective for students’ listening. It revealed that the value of statistical data (significance value) was 0.000 (Less than 5 %). It means that the VOA podcast contributes to increase students’ response tasks in listening material. It also drives students’ enthusiasm and activeness in the learning process to attain good learning outcomes. On the other hand, the teachers can choose and determine various suitable and interesting learning alternatives.