English Learner Students Research Articles

Reasons and Opinions of Students Learning English as a Foreign Language about Learning the Target Culture

This study aims to compare the opinions of optional and compulsory preparatory class students about learning English and the target culture. Furthermore, students’ reasons to learn English are examined in terms of independent variables (gender, going abroad and status of prep class). In the present study, data are gathered through a questionnaire in the fall term of 2021-2022 academic year. Data are obtained from 150 participants and analyzed via SPSS 25. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics are conducted. Findings show that students are motivated to learn English both instrumentally and in an integrative way. In addition, there is no statistically significant effect of independent variables on the reasons to study English and the attitudes towards learning English and the target culture. As a result, this current study offers guidance for teachers while they are preparing their teaching materials. That is, teachers should consider not only the culture of British or American but also they should focus on other cultures.

The Development of Collaborative Advocacy: Dialogic Engagements Over Time and Texts

This article contributes to a growing conversation of teachers’ advocacy for marginalized students. We follow a cohort of teachers’ advocacy from their English as a second language certification courses into their work in one linguistically diverse school district. Dialogic discourse analyses of 3 years of discussions show the types of advocacy in which the teachers engaged, and identify five foundational discourse moves teachers employed to develop ideas and manage the relational complexity of advocacy. Findings provide evidence of the important role of intertextuality: voices across time and texts facilitated the teachers’ advocacy efforts. We offer a revised definition of language teacher advocacy to emphasize its discursive nature, arguing that an examination of the dialogic processes of advocacy work can help better delineate how it develops iteratively, contextually, and not always successfully. We implicate teacher education as an important catalyst for the preparation of teachers’ advocacy for under-served and historically marginalized English-learning students.

Language Learning Strategy Used by Nursing Academy Students in Learning English

The objectives of this research were to describe the language learning strategies used by nursing academy students in learning English and to describe the classification of language learning strategies used by higher and lower score students in learning English. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for this research. The participants of this research were 57 students of the nursing academy (AKPER Bina Insani Sakti Sungai Penuh). The researcher used the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) by Oxford (1990) to determine the student’s language learning strategy. The result revealed that the students used all strategies (memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive, affective, and social), which were categorized as high and medium. The highest mean value was Metacognitive strategies (3.64). The higher scores of nursing academy students also used all six learning strategies, with the highest mean values referring to Metacognitive and Social strategies (4.10). On the other hand, the lower score students sometimes used and generally did not use the learning strategies in their learning activities. which is shown with the highest mean value was the memory strategy (3.02). As a result, it is simply categorized as medium strategy employed by students.

The Positive Impact of Extensive Reading Through Wattpad for Students in Learning English as A Foreign Language (EFL)

This study aims to determine students' experiences with comprehensive reading strategies using Wattpad. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data are collected using interviews, observation, documentation, and questionnaires. The analysis of this research uses a triangulation technique which consists of steps; data reduction, data display, and ultimately conclusion to analyze the data. The results of this study indicate that extensive reading through Wattpad can be used for pleasure, extensive reading through the Wattpad platform can reduce stress, extensive reading through Wattpad can increase motivation, and extensive reading through Wattpad can increase vocabulary. All of these activities can have a positive impact on students. Plus, Wattpad's platform is great for in-depth reading. Therefore, one of the best ways to learn English is to read extensively on the Wattpad platform. Teachers should realize that because Wattpad is a practical reading tool that can be accessed anywhere and at any time, all the stories students read must be age-appropriate.

Deaf Students' Challenges in Learning English

In language learning, the understanding towards the language usage which is appropriate with the grammatical rules is an important thing, because most of the students’ tasks are dealing with writing, especially writing a scientific paper. In the writing process, Deaf students sometimes struggles with the writing issues. One of their writing issues is the difficulties in understanding the concept of a language which is suitable with the grammar rules, word order, etc. The type of this research is Literature review research, and the method or structure used in this research is Narrative literature review with chronological order. This research mostly discussing the difficulties and challenges faced by Deaf student and the teacher in the teaching and learning English as a foreign language. The data gained in this research is using the review from 10 journal articles. Thus, the goal of this research is to identify the challenge of Deaf students in learning English, especially at the university level.

Evaluating Online Applications in Teaching and Learning English for Mechanical Engineering Students at Hanoi University of Industry during COVID-19 Period

Since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, social fields ​​in general or education, in particular, have been affected considerably. Education, however, cannot or will not be interrupted due to this outbreak of infection. Specifically, face-to-face classes have been shifted to online ones. To maintain the effectiveness of learning and teaching English to students in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, teachers have applied some applications, including Padlet, Google Classroom, and Quizizz. Quantitative and qualitative analysis methods will answer the research questions. The tools used for data collection are questionnaires and interviews. The authors conducted questionnaires and interviews with lecturers and second-year students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Hanoi University of Industry. This article focuses on evaluating the application of software in the online English teaching and learning process at ​​Hanoi University of Industry. Besides, this paper demonstrates the benefits and drawbacks of these interactive applications as well as suggests some effective solutions to help teachers facilitate students in learning English more successfully.

KEEFEKTIFAN MEDIA POWTOON TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI 2 NALUMSARI KABUPATEN JEPARA

The background that drives this research is that teachers have not used learning media, have not applied appropriate learning models and methods in learning English. lack of teacher interaction in learning so that students become passive. This type of research is quantitative research in the form of pre-experimental designs with the form of One-Shot Case Study. The study population was all fourth grade students at SDN Nalumsari, Jepara Regency, in the 2022/2023 academic year. The samples taken were all 4th grade students as many as students. Based on the results of research that has been carried out at SD Negeri 2 Nalumsari, Jepara Regency regarding the effectiveness of powtoon media on English learning outcomes for fourth grade students of SD Negeri 2 Nalumsari, Jepara Regency, the following results were obtained. The results of posttest data recapitulation of the results of learning English for fourth grade students of SD Negeri 2 Nalumsari, Jepara Regency using the Powtoon learning media, the mean or average value is 82.5, for the highest score obtained is 95, while for the lowest score is 70. Furthermore, the percentage There are 25 students who complete the study with a percentage of 89.3% (25 students) and 3 students who have not finished with a percentage of 10.7% (3 students) and the percentage of classical learning completeness is more than 75%, which is 89.3%. For the results of the normality test, the value of Sig (2 tailed) is 0.200 > 0.05 and the hypothesis test is that the average value of English learning outcomes given learning using Powtoon media is greater than the KKM value or 82.5 > 75. From the results It can be concluded that the use of powtoon media is effective on learning outcomes of English subjects in fourth grade students at SD Negeri 2 Nalumsari, Jepara Regency.

HOW ANXIETY AFFECT ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT?: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS

English is the language of communication used throughout the world, the ability to speak English is the main priority of many languages studied by students today. One of the factors that prevent students from speaking English is anxiety. This study aims to determine the level of students' anxiety in learning English, the level of anxiety of students' academic achievement and the relationship between students' anxiety with the process of learning English and their achievement in the learning process. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive approach. This study was conducted to 41 students of grade XI of X enrolled in the second semester of academic year. Results showed that the students’ anxiety in learning English was moderate (M=3.17) and their English academic achievement was categorized as failed (M=70.98). Finally, it was found that there was a significant correlation between students’ anxiety in learning English and their English achievement as the result p = .00 <0.05, r= .98. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers try to find more creative methods and strategies to support and motivate the students in learning English

Learning English Through Islamic Historical Content

This study aims to describe the implementation of Content-based Instruction (CBI) for learning English. it was applied to facilitate students in learning English by providing them as much as language exposure on the content of a subject related to their major in Islamic education. The content deals with an Islamic history on the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The activities were carried out in 3 major stages. The earlier activities were the vocabulary building and grammatical focus on the use of simple past tense. The second section was learning receptive and productive English skill activities covered reading comprehension, practices on speed reading and reading aloud as well as writing summary. At last, this instruction also revealed and discussed the moral values found in the passage about the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Needs Analysis on English Language Learning of Software Engineering Students of SMK Kartika XX-1 Makassar

The objectives of this research were to determine: (1) the needs of software engineering students in learning English; and (2) the materials suit the English language learning of the software engineering students of SMK Kartika XX-1. This research used a descriptive qualitative research method. The participants of this research were 2 English teachers and 30 software engineering students grade X at SMK Kartika XX-1 Makassar, which were taken through purposive sampling. The instrument used in this research was a structured interview which was contained of 15 open-ended questions for students, and 10 open-ended questions for teachers. The data of this research were analysed in four stages; they were coding, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion or interpretation. As the result of this research, researcher found that the needs of Software Engineering students were to learn English in accordance with the teaching concepts of English for Specific Purposes. For necessities, both of the students and teachers stated that the students’ need speaking skill the most. Therefore, the lacks of students were the limitation of vocabularies and the less of self-confidence in speaking. In line with the students’ lacks, most of the students wanted their speaking skill and vocabulary achievement better than before. It can be concluded that some topic materials that covered four of language skills, they were; software language program for listening, software development for speaking, software introduction for reading, and the last was launch the computer program for writing.

Integrating Project Based Learning (PBL) in Education 4.0 to Produce Higher Order Thingking Skills (HOTS) For Students in English Classes

The key to successful learning lies in methods designed in learning that involve students learning knowledge and skills through project-based learning with structured processes, complex questions and authentic assignments carefully designed through the use of technology. Thus, the learning method is very appropriate with the integration of PBL in education 4.0. This study aims to produce HOTS students in learning English. Research data were collected using questionnaire, interview and observation instruments. The results showed that, (1) there was a significant effect of integrating PBL in education 4.0 on HOTS, (2) there was an effect of HOTS on English learning, and (3) integrating PBL in education 4.0 together influenced HOTS in English class.

THE USE OF THE DUOLINGO GUESSING GAME APPLICATION IN TEACHING SPEAKING ABILITY TOWARD 8TH - STUDENTS

The Use Of The Duolingo Guessing Game Application In Teaching Speaking Ability Toward 8th - Students. This study was aimed to analyze how students use the game application named Duolingo, as an English learning application, to evaluate its benefit to help students in learning English and to assess students' skills in speaking. The data for this research was collected by using post and pre-test methods in research techniques. The data source was students from SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan, focused on 8th grade by providing multiple-choice questions by using Duolingo Applications. The quantitative design was used in this study and the techniques for data analysis include (1) data collection procedures, (2) data analysis techniques, and (3) conclusions. Based on analysis findings, students provided improvements to English learning and they speak more smoothly with a better tone. However, learning English has a number of advantages, and since Duolingo is a form of multiple choice test so the students enjoy, and it help the problem of speaking and use repetition of words so the students can follow how to say or speak.

Problems faced by non-English department students of Nahdlatul Ulama University of Blitar in learning English

English is not only considered as obligation course but also it is now a need course. Therefore all university students including non-English department must have English course to prepare themselves facing globalization and industrial era. As the result, it is salient to know what problems they are facing in learning English. So the lecturers are expected to be able to improve their ability in achieving the goals in learning English. This study is aimed to investigate what kinds of problem faced by non-English department students in learning English. This study belongs to descriptive quantitative research method. The data were gained by observing and giving questionnaire to the non-English department students. The result shows that non-English department students mostly find difficulties in almost English skills such as speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Therefore it is needed more efforts for lecturers to teach non-English department students well by selecting the appropriate teaching methods.

An Analysis of Some Causal Factor Difficulties in Speaking English Ability at the Member Destorel English Club of Senior High School 8 Kota Jambi

This study aims to determine analyze some students' ability about learning English in Destorel English Club of senior high school 8 in the city of Jambi. This research is a mix method research. The data collection technique was obtained through interview and recorded. The results showed that according to students learning English is very easy to understand if students want to learn to understand it, the interest of students of senior high school 8 Jambi city in receiving learning is also supported by learning support facilities such as books, English dictionaries, and other online English dictionary sites. In addition, the assignment given by the teacher also raises student ability. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that according to students speaking ability in speaking English is very easy. Students' difficulties in receiving learning is also supported by supporting facilities for learning English such as books and dictionaries. Teachers always use two languages to interact with their students in learning English, namely by mixing Indonesian. Students always actively ask teachers and friends about learning English that students do not know, and students do not apply English in their daily life due to lack of vocabulary and lack confidence in interacting with other people in using English.

Online-based English Listening Skill Learning Model

This article is part of a research entitled "Online-based Student English Learning Models in Facing Curriculum Changes in the New Normal Era". This research was conducted to see and identify online-based listening learning models for students. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method using a questionnaire and the final assignment of the Project course (Lesson Plan and Instruction). The number of samples used was 52 students who took the Project course (Lesson Plan and Instruction). From the 52 students, 6 students chose to teach the listening skill. Data analysis includes observation, open coding, and axial coding. The results reveal that the media used by students in learning listening skills is divided into online and offline media each 50% (3 people. Applications used by students in learning listening skill are divided into the use of British Council Web (16.67%), YouTube (16.67%), Google Meet (16.67%) and offline learning/Face-to-Face (50%). The learning methods that students apply in learning listening are Audio-Lingual Method (66.67%), Scientific Approach Techniques (16.67%), and Community Language Learning (16.67%). The topics presented included: Listening, Procedure Text, Songs, Job Application Letter, and Listening to a short cut of film.

Collaborative Teacher and Students Sebagai Realisasi Pembelajaran Inovatif

This Community Service (PkM) aims to improve the quality of education based on activities carried out through learning that optimizes learning centered on collaboration between teachers and students. This PkM was held at RK Private Elementary School No. 4 on Jalan Kesatria in Pematang Siantar. This PkM is carried out based on the PkM method which is based on the method of education to the community. Education in PkM is realized through learning English in class VB at the elementary school. The PkM implementation went well according to the schedule set by the PkM Team and the school. The principal and teachers, especially the homeroom teacher for class VB, welcomed the implementation of this PkM well. In this PkM implementation, students respond actively. Learning activities occur in accordance with the expectation that teachers and students collaborate to understand and solve problems faced by students so that they can improve learning achievement, especially in learning English in accordance with predetermined learning objectives. So it can be concluded that the implementation of PkM brings innovation to learning English for elementary school students and also as a reference for teachers to implement innovative learning based on the 21st century in accordance with the development of education in Indonesia in order to achieve Indonesia's national education goals to create independent, innovative students and noble character

Students’ Perception on The Use of Zoom Application in English Language Learning at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Palembang

This study entitled Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Zoom Application in English Language Learning at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Palembang. The main problem of this study was students’ Perception on the Use of Zoom Application in English Language Learning at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Palembang. The objective of this study was to find out the students’ Perception on the Use of Zoom Application in English Language Learning. The subject of this study were thirty-three students of SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Palembang. This study used aqualitativemethod. The instruments in collecting the data was questionnaire.Based on the students answer from questionnaire, theresearchers concluded that most of students had negative perception about using Zoomapplication in learning English. The students also hasa perceptionthat zoom application was not to effective media to help the students in learning English.
 Keywords: Students’ Perception, Zoom Application, English Learning.

Portraits of Assistive Technology in English Learning for Visual Impaired Students in Higher Education

This study investigates learning English with assistive technology, the learning outcomes, and the experiences of using assistive technology, particularly JAWS and MELDICT. One visually impaired student at a private university in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, was interviewed as part of a qualitative case study. Observation and interviews were used to explore the utilization of assistive technology for learning English by a visually impaired student. The results identified that in the process of learning English skills, a visually impaired student used JAWS dominantly, and nevertheless, visually impaired students used both JAWS and MELDICT, especially in writing. Moreover, assistive technology positively affects the learning outcomes of visually impaired students who absorb the material effectively. Using JAWS and MELDICT, the visually impaired student's English-learning endeavors were both pleasant and fruitful. Practitioners should receive additional debriefing or training to strengthen their pedagogical and psychological capacities to deal with special needs students.

Perceptions and Challenges Faced by Students in Learning English through Online Classes During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study Based on GCE O/Level Students in BT/PD/Thampalawattai Kanesha Vidyalayam, Srilanka

Perceptions and Challenges Faced by Students in Learning English through Online Classes During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study Based on GCE O/Level Students in BT/PD/Thampalawattai Kanesha Vidyalayam, Srilanka

Interactive Learning Between Chinese Students Learning English and English Students Leaning Chinese on the Platform of Wiki

This research investigates the interaction between English students learning Chinese in the UK and Chinese students learning English in China via a wiki platform. Activity theory and legitimate peripheral participation theory were employed as a theoretical framework; wiki was embedded as an interactive learning tool. The findings revealed that Chinese native speakers assisted English students learning Chinese as foreign language (CFL) by means of reorganizing word orders and restructuring sentence patterns. The usages of clarification and elaboration were more frequent than the usages of added and deleted information. Both CFL and English as foreign language (EFL) students interacted with each other in attending to language forms through the essay correction and revision process, and the interaction consequently enhanced their target language learning. The study suggests that wiki provides a dynamic platform, which encourages further integration into the syllabus to support foreign language learning.