EDULIA: English Education, Linguistic and Art Journal
EDULIA: English Education, Linguistic and Art Journal is published by IPM2KPE as an information and communication media for practitioners, researchers and academics who are interested in the field on English Education, Linguistic and Art .The journal is published annually 2 times every June and December. Published in two versions, online/OJS (e-ISSN 2746-1556) dan cetak (p-ISSN 2746-1564)
Institut Penelitian Matematika, Komputer, Keperawatan, Pendidikan dan Ekonomi (IPM2KPE)
Slow Learners’ Difficulties in Learning Basic English Literacy and Numeracy at SMP L Sidoharjo
This research was obtained to investigate slow learners’ difficulties in learning Basic English literacy and numeracy at SMP N L Sidoharjo Musi Rawas Distric. Mix method was be applied in conducting this research in order to answer two research questions about the slow learners’ difficulties and the factors of difficulties in learning Basic English literacy and numeracy. In collecting data, the researchers used diagnostic test and interview. Twenty seventh grader slow learners’took part as the subject of the research. And data from test were analyzed quantitatively, while data from interview were analyzed qualitatively by using model analysis of Miles and Huberman: data collection, condensation, data display and drawing and verifying conclusion. After analyzing data, it was found that slow learners at SMP L Sidoharjo face difficulties in Basic English Literacy and Numeracy. In literacy, they have problem in reading, especially in getting specific information from the text. Then, they also faced difficulties in arranging words into simple sentences and arranging simple sentences into a good paragraph. While in numeracy, they were difficult in comprehending data in the form of table, graph or chart. Calculating how much they have paid (price) and writing number into words became other difficulties for them. These difficulties were caused by several factors that come from internal and external factors. Their cognitive intelligence and their attitude in learning English were factors from themselves. In addition, their parents’ careless relating to their study, limitation of learning facilities and their parents’ educational background were affected to their success in learning. Furthermore, the quantity of using learning media and unvaried teaching techniques used by the English teacher affected to their interest and enthusiastic in learning English. These all became the factors of their difficulties in learning Basic English Literacy and Numeracy. Keywords: Basic English, Learning Difficulties, Literacy, Numeracy, Slow Learners
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Development of a Discovery Learning-Based E-Book of English Learning Activities to Enhance Junior High School Students’ Learning Engagement
This study aims to develop an e-book containing a guide to English learning activities based on the Discovery Learning approach, designed to enhance the learning engagement of eighth-grade junior high school students. The background of this development stems from initial findings indicating low levels of student engagement in learning, both cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally. The study employs the ADDE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Evaluation), which consists of four main stages. Initial data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and document analysis to understand the current learning conditions and the needs of teachers. The resulting product is an e-book that includes learning activities along with teacher instructions, student activities, engagement focus, assessment, and teacher reflection. Expert validation results indicate that the e-book is feasible to use in terms of content, design, and alignment with the principles of Discovery Learning. These findings suggest that the e-book has the potential to serve as an effective learning medium that actively promotes student engagement. Keywords: Discovery Learning, E-book, English Language Learning, Learning Engagement
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The Use of Reader’s Theater Strategy in Teaching Reading Comprehension for the Tenth Grade Students at SMK Negeri 3 Lubuklinggau
The objective of this research was to know the influence of using reader’s theater strategy on reading comprehension for the tenth grad students at SMKN 3 Lubuklinggau academic year 2024/2025. The researcher used pre-experimental method and the data were collected through test multiple choice. The population of this study was all of the tenth grade computer and networking engineering (TKJ) students of SMKN 3 Lubuklinggau academic year 2024/2025 consisted of 105 students and devided into three classes. The sample was taken through purposive sampling, it was class tenth TKJ 2 with 35 students. The researcher used three technique namely individual score, normality testing, and paired t-test in analyzing the data. The students’ average score in the pre-test was 52.43, whereas in the post-test, the students’ average score was 78.57. The students’ average score in the post-test was higher than the students’ score in the pre-test. The t-obtained was 11.47, it was higher than 2.032 as critial value. It means that reader’s theater strategy is significantly positive influence in teaching reading comprehension for the tenth grade students at SMKN 3 Lubuklinggau academic year 2024/2025. Keywords: Narrative Text, Reading Comprehension, Reader’s Theater Strategy.
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Expressive Speech Acts in Selected English Songs
Language with its various forms and styles is the main tool for communication and continuation, music is a powerful style of the linguistic variety of forms, it acts as a universal tool for conveying emotions, dreams, memories and personal stories or untold tales. It is an engaging device that allow individuals to express their feelings or to articulate their inner thoughts and what might be difficult to say directly or openly, providing a space for unfiltered thoughts and desires. This research explores the ways that artists opt for selecting utterances that carrying illustrations of expressive language in English songs across various styles like pop, rap, and rock. The current research attempts to enable readers to understand how these lyrics demonstrating emotions by employing sets of speech acts. Songs have the magical ability to emotionally affect people and reflex their experiences and may be their sufferings and tribulations about some event or people inspired by or love. That special power of the songs makes them ideal and prosperous field for studying expressive speech acts as expressive acts also totally on point to in the way they show individuals’ emotions and their application in diverse situations. Keywords: Emotions, Expressive, Lyrics, Songs, Speech Acts
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A Cognitive Analysis of De-Pragmatization in Sheikh Al-Waeli's Sermonic Style
This study illustrates the de-pragmatization of metaphorical linguistic aspects in the sermonic style of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Waeli, a conspicuous Iraqi Shia theologian known for his distinctive rhetorical performance. This study illustrates Al-Waeli's sermons to classify forms of metaphor and observes the technique of de-pragmatization, when speeches lose their original pragmatic power due to conventionalization, semantic degradation, and re-contextualization. Therefore, the study uses a qualitative analysis of metaphorical expressions derived from Al-Waeli's sermons, improved by quantitative data concerning metaphor varieties and de-pragmatization procedures. The results designate that Al-Waeli's metaphorical aspect shows a sophisticated stability between conventional Islamic metaphors and novel practices, with contrasting topics of de-pragmatization in several sermon situations. Besides, the present study develops a thought of religious discourse via de-pragmatization procedures, while preserving religious integrity and communicative competence. Therefore, this research simplifies the rhetorical styles used in modern Islamic sermons and the linguistic mechanisms that enable the transference of religious beliefs across cultural and temporal restrictions. Keywords: De-Pragmatization, Islamic Philological Style, Metaphor, Sermonic Style, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Waeli
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Coherence and Cohesion: An Analysis of Descriptive Paragraphs Written by Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri 2 Gerokgak
This study aims to examine aspects of cohesion and coherence in descriptive paragraphs written by grade XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Gerokgak. Both aspects play an important role in conveying information in a clear and structured manner. This research uses a mixed method approach with an explanatory sequential design that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. Sampling was done through cluster random sampling method with a lottery system, and class XI-3 was selected as the research sample. The results showed that the majority of students were quite capable of writing descriptive paragraphs that were quite coherent and used cohesion devices appropriately. However, there were still students who had difficulty in maintaining consistency and logical flow in their writing. This finding emphasizes the importance of the teacher's role in instilling an understanding of cohesion and coherence in the writing learning process. With proper application of these two concepts, students can produce more systematic and communicative writing. Therefore, writing lessons that emphasize cohesion and coherence need to be continuously developed to improve the overall quality of students' writing. Keywords: Coherence, Cohesion, and Descriptive Paragraph
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Coherence and Cohesion: An Analysis of Argumentative Paragraph Written by the Eleventh-Grade Students of SMAN 2 Singaraja
This research was conducted to analyse and describe the components of coherence and cohesion in argumentative paragraphs written by students of grade XI at SMAN 2. components in argumentative paragraphs written by grade XI students at SMAN 2 Singaraja. In this study, 30 students participated to fulfil purpose of this study, the data were collected using the data collection method, by using the data collection method, by summarizing the students' argumentative paragraph writings which were previously written by the students. Data were analyzed using explanatory sequential mixed methods, which combines descriptive quantitative and descriptive qualitative research methods. quantitative, and qualitative descriptive research methods. The results of this study show that the level of coherent level of students is in the good category, because the average of the final assessment results of students' paragraph writing is 85%. Most of the students' paragraphs have fulfill the components of coherent assessment such as the existence of a topic sentence, supporting sentence and using an argumentative paragraph structure that is complete and precise. The next is the result of cohesion analysis which shows that cohesion devices that appear the most are lexcical cohesion with a percentage of 47.95%, then percentage of 47.95%, then followed by Conjuntion with a percentage of 32.88%, references with a percentage of 19.18%, and Substitution and Ellipsis with a percentage of 0%. Ellipsis with a percentage of 0%. Based on these results, it can be concluded that most students in grade XI at SMAN 2 Singaraja have been able to apply coherence and cohesion in their writing, this. This is seen from the use of topic sentenc Keywords: Argumentative Paragraph, Coherence, Cohesion
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Need Analysis on English for Hospitality Students at SMK Negeri 2 Lubuklinggau
The research question of this researh was “what were the students needs of English in hospitality major at SMK Negeri 2 Lubuklinggau?”, and the objectives of the research was to describe the students’ need of English in hospitality major at SMK Negeri 2 Lubuklinggau. Therefore, the researchers used descriptive quantitative method which the subject of the research consisted of 100 hospitality students and 4 English teachers at that vocational school. The subjects were taken through purposive samping. While, the data were collected by questionnaire and interview. The data were analyzed by calculating the percentage of each item ofquestionnaire and data gathered from interview were interprated by the researchers as additional data. After analyzing data, the result of this research were: 1. The students need to learn English to support their future professional career or job and make a good progress in future career, 2.the students believe that if level of English was not good, it could be caused bad effect ontheir academic, 3.They needs to increase their English listening and speaking skill, 4. The students believe that listening and speaking were important skill to be learnt in English. 5.The students prefer to learn with a group work and kind of variety games, role play and practice, 6.The students prefer to learn with a group for classroom interaction pattern, 7.The students need a teacher as guide and facilitator, 8. The students prefer to choose more actively participating and involved a lot of learning activities 9. They hope teachers can make learning process more interesting. Furthermore, data from teachers showed that: 1. English language teaching should focus and balance between accurancy and fluency, 2. The teachers should be the students’ facilitator in teaching and learning process needs, 3. The teachers should use role play, game and some interesting activities in English learning. 4. The teachers should adopt a modern teaching method, 5. The teachers should allow the students to learn with a struggle way to communicate in English, 6.communicative language teaching is the best approach to teach hopsitality students, 7. The teachers should develop and should be focus on developing all four skills. Keywords: Need Analysis, Students’ Need, Hospitality, Vocational High School
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Coherence and Cohesion: An Analysis of Descriptive Paragraph Written by the Eleventh-Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Singaraja Academic Year 2024/2025
This study aims to examine the aspects of cohesion and coherence in paragraphs written by 11th-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Singaraja. These two elements are important for presenting information clearly and in an organized way. This research uses a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The sample was chosen using cluster random sampling with a lottery system, and elevent-grade B was selected. Students' writing was analyzed using both approaches to assess their ability to organize ideas effectively. The results show that students can write coherent descriptive paragraphs and use cohesive devices correctly to connect ideas smoothly. However, some students still struggle to maintain consistency and logical flow in their writing. These findings highlight the need for teachers to emphasize the importance of cohesion and coherence in writing. By understanding and applying these concepts correctly, students can produce well-structured and effective texts. Therefore, writing instruction that focuses on these aspects is expected to improve the overall quality of students’ work. Keywords: Coherence, Cohesion, and Descriptive Paragraph
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Critical Discourse Analysis at CNN Youtube Channel “CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart Dies at Age 58”
This research aimed to explain the Critical Discourse Analysis, which are found in video in CNN YouTube channel entitled "CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart Dies at Age 58". This research used a qualitative descriptive research design. The object of this research is the dialogue in the video at CNN YouTube channel. This research used CDA theory by Leeuwen (2008). The technique of data collection used in this research was a documentation method. The data collection steps in this research are downloaded, watched, wrote, marked or highlighted, and investigated. The procedure of data analysis was analyzed using processes, data reduction, display, conclusion, drawing and verification. The result of this research shows that there are 27 critical discourses analysis found in this video, Including type Objectivity-Abstraction, type Nomination-Identification, type Determination-Indetermination, type Assimilation-Individualization. Therefore, it can be assumed that the determination-indetermination is the one most widely used in the video. Key words: Analysis, Critical Discourse, Video, YouTube
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Lexicons Used in Kepus Pungsed Ritual in Menyali Village
The purposes of this research were to identify and analyze the lexicons used in the procedures of Kepus Pungsed ritual and its cultural meaning in Menyali Village to address a tendency of a decrease in the use of the Balinese language. This study was conducted using an ethnolinguistic approach and descriptive qualitative method. Purposive sampling technique also used for selecting the 3 expert informants from Menyali Village for this research. Four instruments were also used in this research, (1) the researcher as a main instrument, (2) interview guide, (3) smartphone, and (4) notebook. Both the primary and secondary data were gathered through an in- depth interview strategy. The data was also gathered using four processes, namely; data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion as proposed by Miles and A. Huberman (1994). The findings shown that there are 36 lexicons. Among them, two (2) lexicons in nunas pesikepan procedure, two (2) lexicons in nunas kekambuh procedure, nine (9) lexicons in nelain procedure, and twenty-four (23) lexicons in the mesagi procedure. These lexicons consist of a rich cultural meaning that used a local norms and beliefs namely Tri Hita Karana as their fundamental base to life as a community of Menyali Village. Keywords: Cultural Meaning, Kepus Pungsed Ritual, Lexicons, Tri Hita Karana
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Lexicons Used in the Nigang Sasih Ritual in Menyali Village
This study aimed to identified the lexicons found in procedures of three-months baby ceremony (Nigang Sasih) ritual and described their cultural meanings. The study adopted a descriptive qualitative approach and was conducted in Menyali village, located in the Sawan Sub-district, Buleleng District, North Bali. The data of the study were collected through observation and in-depth interview with three selected informants based on a set of criteria. The findings of the study were analyzed descriptively. The result of the study showed that there were thirty-six (36) lexicons related to the procedure of Nigang Sasih ritual and all of the cultural meanings contained in the lexicons are strongly related to contribute the application and implementation of Tri Hita Karana concept. Keywords: Cultural Meaning, Lexicons, Nigang Sasih Ritual, Tri Hita Karana
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Hedges Analysis in British Council Teacher Podcast: How Can I Use Different Languages in My Teaching?
This research looked into how hedges were used in the British Council Teacher Podcast. How can I use different languages in my teaching? This research set out to 1) characterize the language characteristics of hedges and 2) examine the roles that hedges play in conversation. Because this study aims to provide explanations, the qualitative method is employed. The data consisted of utterances made by the podcast participants—Chris, Sue, Mei, and Tony—that indicated the use of hedges. Through the examination of 40 hedging instances, the research identified various types of hedges, with modal lexical verbs being the most frequently used (20%), followed by approximators, introduction phrases, and adjectival/adverbial modal phrases (each at 17.5%). "If" clauses (12.5%) and compound hedges (15%) were also prevalent, showcasing the speakers’ strategic use of linguistic devices to express uncertainty, manage interpersonal relationships, and foster engagement. The findings demonstrate that hedges serve as a critical tool in discussing sensitive topics, such as language policies in education, allowing the speakers to present their views in a flexible and adaptable manner. This research highlights the important role hedging plays in maintaining politeness, reducing imposition, and creating a collaborative conversational environment, particularly in discussions about teaching practices and multilingualism. Keywords: British Council Teacher Podcast, Function of hedges, Hedges Pragmatics, Types of hedges
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A Correlation Analysis Between Reading and Writing Skills of 6th Semester English Departmetn Students Bunda Mulia University
This study aims to find out the correlation between reading and writing skill by calculating the final scores for related subjects of 6th semester English Department students of Bunda Mulia University and then analyzing the influence or impact of one subject to another, in this case we choose the advanced level of reading and writing subject Extensive Reading and Writing 3. Furthermore, this research used a method of quantitative design by conducted with an interview face-to-face to gain the data and get 10 respondents. The data itself is analyzed using a SPSS 16.0 software. The result showed that there is a correlation between a reading skill and also the writing skill among the students of English Department in 6th semester. The reading skill can bring a good impact to the students writing skill in English language. By knowing the correlation, this research can give educational information that all the skills in English language can related each other and can give a good opportunity to improve the language skill itself. Keywords: English Language, Reading Skill, Writing Skill
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The Representation of Cultural Content in Indonesian English Foreign Language Textbook "English: Work in Progress"
The role of English as an international language (EIL), emphasizes that English textbooks should include learners’ culture (source culture), international culture (cultures of other countries around the world) in addition to the target culture. This study investigates the types of culture (e.g. source culture, target culture, international culture and neutral culture) and elements of culture (products, persons, practices and perspectives). Data were garnered from an English textbook nationally prescribed for Grade Ten senior high school students in Indonesia. The textbook analysis showed that (1) in terms of the categories of culture, it is indicated that international culture dominates the textbooks, followed by local culture, with neutral culture coming next and the target culture being the least represented and (2) in terms of the elements of culture, products appear to be the most prominent element of culture, followed by persons in second place, practice and perspectives are the least represented. The findings suggest that the textbook authors and the teachers should develop the materials to address the weaknesses in the materials related the categories and elements of culture in the textbook so that the textbook can act as source for both language and culture learning. Keywords: Categories of Culture, Cultural Content, Elements of Culture
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Grammatical Problems in the Methodology Section of Master Theses
The methodology section is one of the most important aspects of a master thesis because it describes how the research was done and what method and procedure was taken in that research. This research aimed to discover the most common grammatical problems and possible causes of grammatical issues in master theses written by English education postgraduate program students at Bengkulu University, especially in the methodology section. This study used a mixed method, namely qualitative and quantitative. Most of the grammatical problems were investigated quantitatively, and the causes of grammatical problems were studied qualitatively. The corpus of this study was 20 master theses written by English education postgraduate program students who graduated in 2021. The findings showed that the most frequent grammatical problems found in the methodology section of the master theses were incorrect verbs, 38,60% or 44 times, which were dominated by tense confusion and subject-verb agreement, which confused the reader. Further, they also often lack the necessary syntactic connections between the verb and the nearest subject. The cause of the grammatical problems found in the methodology section of the theses was carelessness, first language interference, and translation. Carelessness becomes the highest possible cause of the grammatical problems committed by students. The conclusion of this research provides information about the most frequent grammatical problems and possible causes in the master theses of methodology section. Keywords: Grammatical Problems, Methodology Section, Writing Theses.
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Into the Emancipated Curriculum: Teachers’ Perceptions of the Curriculum Change
The transition from the 2013 Curriculum to the Emancipated Curriculum represents a pivotal change in Indonesian education aimed at improving educational quality and relevance. This study explores teachers’ perceptions of this curriculum change, focusing on its implementation challenges and benefits. Employing a qualitative descriptive research design, the study utilizes narrative inquiry through semi-structured interviews with teachers directly involved in the transition process. Key findings reveal challenges such as reduced teaching time and curriculum constraints, alongside benefits including increased creativity and enhanced integration of technology. Teachers’ perceptions underscore the critical role of adaptability in navigating curriculum change effectively. The study highlights implications for enhancing educational practices and student outcomes in Indonesia, emphasizing the need for supportive policies and professional development to facilitate successful curriculum implementation. By understanding teachers’ experiences and insights, this research contributes to refining educational strategies that align with current needs and aspirations, promoting a more responsive and effective educational system. Keywords: Curriculum Change, Educational Reform, Emancipated Curriculum, Indonesia, Teacher Perceptions
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Developing Teachers Through “Teacher Clinic”
This study aims to find out how the "Teachers Clinic" program runs to teacher development. This study is important because teacher development can find out the obstacles faced by teachers and improve teacher performance. "Teachers Clinic" is one of the programs created by the language institute as a teacher development program. Through this program, teachers have the opportunity to discuss difficulties when teaching, receive input and improve teacher performance in teaching. The research method used in this research is qualitative design. This research was conducted through face-to-face interviews with the participant as the Branch Manager of a course institution. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed qualitatively by transcribing and describing the data. The result showed the “Teacher Clinic” became a promising program as an effort in developing teacher quality. This program involves three stages including: the sharing stage, the observation stage, and the evaluation stage. Therefore, the finding demonstrated that teachers are helped with this program because it solves the teachers’ problems during teaching practice. It was clear that the “Teacher Clinic” program assists in developing teacher growth. Furthermore, this study suggests that educational institutions consider adopting the "Teacher Clinic" in their professional development programs to enhance teaching quality. In addition, integrating the "Teaching Clinic" program can contribute significantly to teacher growth and the overall improvement of educational standards. Keywords: Process, Teacher Clinic, Teacher Development
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An Analysis of Social Dimension in Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio Film
This research aimed to explain the social dimensions used by Pinocchio as the main character, which are found in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio film. This research used a qualitative descriptive research design. The object of this research was Pinocchio in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio film. The social dimension theory was used by Holmes (2013). The technique of data collection used was a documentation method. The procedure of data analysis was analyzed using three processes: data condensation, description, and conclusion. The results showed that there were 139 social dimensions consisting of 13 solidarity scales, 3 status scales, 62 formality scales, and 61 two functional scales used by the main character in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio film. Therefore, it can be assumed that the formality scale is the one most widely used by the main character in this film. Students can improve their social skills and learn how to interact well with other people through learning social dimensions from the film. Keywords: Analysis, Film, Social Dimension
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Exploring English Education Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in Writing English
This study aimed to describe the English education students’ self-regulated learning strategies in writing English at PGRI Silampari University. A descriptive qualitative method was used for this study. The subject of this study was the second-semester English Education Study Program at PGRI Silampari University. The data were taken from the Questionnaire for Self-Regulated Learning Writing Strategies (QSRLWS) for EFL learners. The data were analyzed using Gay and Peter’s qualitative data analysis. The results of this study showed that the second-semester students used metacognitive, cognitive, social, and motivational/affective strategies. However, there were differences in the intensity of writing English. Keywords: Learning Strategies, Self-Regulated Learning, Students, Writing
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Addressing the Challenges of Vocabulary Instruction: Strategies for Effective Learning at Junior High School in Lubuklinggau
The research aimed to describe the challenges done by English teachers in Lubuklinggau face in implementing effective vocabulary teaching. This research conducted in qualitative design with descriptive approach. Sample in this research as four English teachers at different junior high school that consist of state and Privat. In collecting the data, the researchers crated online questionnaire through google form and shared to the subject. The result showed Teaching English vocabulary to students presents challenges like lack of resources, motivation, and emotional barriers. Strategies include providing resources, motivating students, managing classroom dynamics, and using interactive exercises, multimedia resources, and differentiated approaches. To effectively teach English vocabulary, educators should utilize real-world examples, customize materials, and create a nurturing learning environment, while also ensuring efficient classroom control and time allocation. Keywords: English, Challenge, Learning, Teacher, Vocabulary
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The Rhetorical Style of Discussion Section of Research Articles Published in High-Impact Reputable Journals by Indonesian Authors in Different Fields
This thesis aims to describe the rhetorical style of discussion section in 30 research articles (RAs) in six different fields of study, which those were written by Indonesian authors and successfully published in highly reputable journals. The fields comprised social sciences, language, engineering, physics, chemistry, and computer science. The research was designed as a mixed study, both quantitative and qualitative, as well as content analysis. One of the used instruments was a table containing eight textual moves model in the discussion sessions found by Swales. However, analysis focus was limited to Move 1 to Move 6. Data formed numbers and percentages indicating the amount of stages involved in all of the chosen RAs. Data were also in the form of extracts (authors’ arguments) which showed the moves applied in their articles. The results exhibited that there was a varied use of rhetorical style on each RAs, but Move 5 was used in all selected RAs (100%) which proved that the discussion section required a profound elaboration of the obtained research results. Besides, there were 27 RAs (90%) involved Move 3 as the second most used move which contained arguments about the research results. The writing patterns were also considered varied. The RAs of language and social sciences owned tendency to address more moves, while physics, chemistry, engineering, and computer science even just applied 2 moves. In accordance with the results, the use of moves highly depended on certain study fields and features of used data. Different disciplines tended had dissimilar rhetorical structures. The findings proved that the rhetorical style in the content of articles published in high-reputation journals were diverse, so as producing acceptable RAs for being published in high-reputation journals does not necessitate to involve all moves. Nevertheless, Move 5 must be presented in each of RAs to explain the results of research. Key Words: Eight Textual Moves, Research Article, Rhetorical Style
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AI-Powered Mediated Synchronous Corrective Feedback on Efl Senior High School Students’ Paragraph Writing Skill
This study investigated the effect of AI-powered mediated Synchronous Corrective Feedback as an AI-based automated pedagogical aid on senior high school students’ English writing skill. Correspondingly, this study was conducted through quantitative methods, specifically quasi-experimental research design. There were 30 eleventh-grade students as research subjects who were assigned into two different classes. Practically, 15 students were sorted to an experimental class in which implemented AI-powered mediated Synchronous Corrective Feedback supported by the teacher’ corrective feedback in terms of track changes, recast and metalinguistic feedback. On the other hand, the rest of 15 students were assigned into a control class that personally applied AI-powered mediated Corrective Feedback. This study revealed there was a significant effect of AI-powered mediated Synchronous Corrective Feedback implemented in experimental class on students’ paragraph writing score. Students in the experimental class significantly performed better in writing English paragraphs and obtained higher scores in the English paragraph writing test compared to students in the control class. Therefore, this study concluded AI-powered mediated Synchronous Corrective Feedback along with support, presence, and assistance of teachers in the matter of immediate and synchronous feedback was totally remarkable and crucial as it effectively and successfully improved students’ writing skill and mastery in English Paragraph Writing. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Corrective Feedback, Writing Skill
Factors Influencing the Use of Speech Style in Steve Harvey’s Talk Show Videos
This research analyzed the factors influenced the speech style used in Steve Harvey’s talk show videos. The objectives of this research were to describe the factors influenced the speech style based on Holmes’s theory occurred in Steve Harvey’s talk show videos. The method of the research was a descriptive qualitative. The technique for collecting the data was audio-visuals. The researcher used videos talk show of Steve Harvey uploaded in January 2024 on Steve TV Show YouTube channel. There were 9 talk show videos uploaded on January 2024. In this research, the researcher found the factors influenced the speech style consist of setting, participants, topic, and function. In conclusion the factors influenced the speech styles used by Steve Harvey in his talk show the first is participants, in his talk show are families and teenagers, no participants from the political elite or someone who has a high position such as president or minister. The second is setting used by Steve Harvey in his talk show are studio talk show and via online or video call.The third is the topic, in Steve Harvey’s talk show during January 2024 is about life experiences and the last is function, the function is directive utterances or asking people to do something. Keywords: Factors Influenced Speech Styles, Sociolinguistics, Talk Show
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The Used of English-Indonesian Translation Methods in Hans Christian Anderson’s Short Story “Thumbelina”
This study analyzes the translation process used in the Hans Christian Anderson short story "Thumbelina," which was translated into Indonesian by research participants, students. The researcher applied translation theory, which is based on Newmark Theory, in translation analysis procedures. The researcher saw that there were many different approaches showing up in the translation results, therefore we were interested in finding out what kinds of equivalency translation the participants were doing to improve the target language's readability. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach that incorporates document analysis and observation. As a result, the researcher discovers that the university students employed six different techniques to translate the short story "Thumbelina" into the target language. Literal Method was employed by the five participants the most frequently (87 times). Communicative Method came in second place with a total of 72 instances. However, with just 14 translation methods utilized, Free Translation was the least popular option among the participants. In contrast, the participants employed the word-for-word technique 43 times, the adaptation method 42 times, and the faithful method 26 times. In this case, the students translated the narrative text using multiple approaches. This study is useful for teaching and learning practice as the research highlight the importance of considering target language readability when translating literary works from the source language. Keywords: Narrative, Newmark, Translation Methods, University Students
Copyright (c) 2024 Farida Repelita Waty Kembaren, Nabila Yun Afifah; Gilang Hizbullah
Benefits and Barriers on Quizizz Application as Formative Assessment Tool in Vocabulary Teaching: Students Side
As technology becomes more advanced, education is getting more sophisticated. The purpose of this study is to find out the benefits and barriers related on Quizizz Application as formative assessment tool in vocabulary teaching for students. This study is classified as qualitative research, the sample of this research is 10 students of SMA N 4 Yogyakarta. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The study revealed two main aspects, the benefits and the barriers. Analysis of research data is descriptive. The results of the study showed students' perspectives on the use of Quizizz. In conclusion, students' opinions on the usage of Quizizz as formative assessment tool in learning vocabulary are positive, the platform is extremely entertaining to use in the classroom and helps students focus more on the material that they have learned. Keywords: Assessment Tool, Quizizz Application, Vocabulary
Copyright (c) 2024 Sandi Sandi, Dangin Dangin
Diglossia and Language Attrition Among Col Language Speakers in Lubuklingga as EFL Speakers
The research aims at 1) identifying the variety choice among native Lubuklinggau as EFL speakers between H and L variety and 2) explaining the attrition as the effect of language attitude. This is a descriptive-qualitative research. The data were collected from questionnaire and interview derived from 17 participants who are the Col language speakers in Lubuklinggau as EFL speakers. The result shows that H variety is preferred to use in public speaking, talking to a superior and doing assignment. L variety is used in chatting online, and talking to someone close. By analyzing the data, it is also found out that the informants has positive attitude toward their H and L variety to use them in different settings. Therefore, the language attrition can be fainted to avoid the language shift or lost. Keywords: Col Language, Diglossia, Language Attitude
Copyright (c) 2024 Sastika Seli, Dewi Syafitri
Improving Students’ Writing Skill Using Virtual Writing Tutor: Automatic Corrective Feedback
Technological advances are becoming a superior approach in the world of learning and education. Technology plays an important role in developing improved learning outcomes which are used as media or learning aids. The problem found was the low quality of students' writing skills, after observations students received assessments or feedback that were not detailed. Therefore, the research is to improve the quality of students' writing using the AI-based Virtual Writing Tutor platform. The study uses Classroom Action Research as a research design which is carried out cyclically in teaching research and is followed by increasing participant data results. This research involved 32 class XI students of Indonesian Senior High School for the 2023/2024 academic year. This research found that Virtual Writing Tutor can help improve students' writing performance. This can be seen through the average score which increased from the pre-test, starting from an average of 52.9, then increased in the progress-test to produce 63.2 and increased up to 75.6 in post-test. To find out responses from participants, interviews were conducted with a focus on strengths and weaknesses. Then, from the interview results, it was concluded that there were good impacts and bad impacts on the use of AI-based platforms. Keywords: Automatic Corrective Feedback, Virtual Writing Tutor, Writing Skill
Copyright (c) 2024 Salma Viantika, Dangin Dangin
Improving Students’ Writing Skills Using Grammarly Application Media
As technology advances, education becomes more sophisticated and the level becomes more advanced. The aim of this research is to determine the improvement in students' writing skills using the Grammarly application media. This research is classified as quantitative research using Class Action Research (CAR) design. The participants of this research were 32 students from SMP N 2 GODEAN. Data were collected through pre-test, progress-test and post-test. This study reveals how the media application, namely grammarly, can improve students' writing skills. Research data analysis is descriptive quantitative. The research results show students' writing skill improved by using Grammarly. This application is assumed very useful for use in class and helps students focus more on the material being studied. Keywords: Grammarly Application, Writing skills
Copyright (c) 2024 Leticia Laurenca Anjeli Talan, Dangin Dangin
English for Tour Guide in Kotagede: A Needs Analysis of a Situational Language Teaching by Considering their Learning Style
This research was carried out in Kotagede and the participants in this research were tour guides who worked at the Pendapa Kajengan Kotagede. This study applied the SLT approach or Situational Language Teaching which prioritizes the process of learning a foreign language according to real situations in the field. It applied both quantitative and qualitative to dig out the learning style and the needs for linguistic aspects. The results of this research will give contribution to the best English language teaching method and the most appropriate teaching module. These two things are very important to improve their communication skills with the international tourists. At the end, the increase in English language skills will ultimately affect the quality of their services to the international tourists. Keywords: ESP, Needs Analysis, Tour Guide
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