English Learning Media Research Articles

Virtual Communication in the Online Game Counter-Strike as an English Learning Media

This research is motivated by the rise of people who play online games, one of which is the online game Counter-Strike 2, which is favored by the world community. Playing Counter-Strike 2 online games can be used as a medium of learning English because, in Counter-Strike 2 online games, you can communicate with the international community using English. People can improve their English language skills through the experience they get when communicating virtually with the global community by playing Counter-Strike 2 online games. The purpose of this study is for people to take advantage of Counter-Strike 2 online games, not just entertainment media so that they can use them to communicate virtually with the international public as a medium of learning and honing skills in English. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used by researchers are interviews, observations, and literature studies. The results of this study show that playing the online game Counter-Strike 2 can be used as a medium of learning English. This is due to the player's habit of communicating with each player using the international language, namely English, when the game starts. Learning English through Counter-Strike 2 online games can add new knowledge that does not exist in formal education or books. Namely, we can learn new terms in English, known as slang. If you are used to communicating with the international public, it can increase your confidence in using English.

The Effectiveness Of Using Intens Book (Interactive English Book) Media In Learning English

ABSTRACT This research is generally attempted to find the effectiveness of using INTENS BOOK (Interactive English Book) media in learning English for the class X-AKL-3 students at SMK PGRI 1 Jombang academic year 2022/2023. To know whether this media is effective or not, the researcher used pre-experimental research applied in X-AKL-3 class. The research had been done in six meetings that were designed: first meeting was for pre- test, 4 meetings were for treatments, and the last meeting was for post-test. As the quantitative method, the researcher analyzed the data by using the paired sample t-test. The result showed that there was siginificant difference on the student’s mean score of pre-test’s score was 66,12. Then in post-test, the mean score was 84,12. In other words, INTENS BOOK media is effective in learning English for advance learner, especially for first grade of senior high school students. Key words: Intens Book Media, Learning English ABSTRAK Penelitian ini secara umum bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektivan penggunaan media INTENS BOOK (Interactive English Book) dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris siswa kelas X-AKL-3 di SMK PGRI 1 Jombang tahun pelajaran 2022/2023. Untuk mengetahui efektif atau tidaknya media ini, peneliti menggunakan penelitian pra- eksperimental yang diterapkan di kelas X-AKL-3. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam enam pertemuan yang dirancang pertemuan pertama untuk pre-test, empat pertemuan untuk treatment, dan pertemuan terakhir untuk post-test. Sebagai metode kuantitatif, peneliti menganalisis data dengan menggunakan uji-t sampel berpasangan . hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada nilai rata-rata siswa terhadap nilai pre-test sebesar 66,12. Kemudian pada post-test diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 84,12 . Dengan kata lain, media INTENS BOOK efektif dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris bagi siswa tingkat lanjut, khususnya untuk siswa kelas satu sekolah menengah atas. Kata kunci: Media Intens Book, Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris

Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Smart Box terhadap Hasil Belajar Bahasa Inggris Materi “Telling Time” Siswa Kelas IV SDN Bulak Banteng 1/263 Surabaya

This research aims to determine the impact of implementing Smart Box as learning media in English lessons, specifically on the topic of Telling Time. The research design used is a One Group Pretest-Posttest, utilizing a quantitative research approach. Data analysis used the normality test, N Gain test and t test (t test) with the help of SPSS 23. The research results showed that there was an increase in student learning outcomes using Smart Box media in learning English. This is proven by the increase in the average pretest and posttest results. In the pretest, students got an average score of 51.20 and in the posttest they got a score of 82.58. The increase can also be seen from the results of hypothesis testing, namely obtained t = 14.515 and t table 2.048 showing a significant influence so that ha is accepted

Students’ Perception on Tandem: Language Exchange Application As a Learning Media to Improve Speaking Skills

The research that has been carried out is entitled "Students' Perception on Tandem: Language Exchange Application as a Learning Media to Improve Speaking Skills", which is based on the fact that learning English is not only seen from the way teachers teach but also seen from students' perceptions. Nowadays, English language learning has been followed by technological developments, especially in the use of learning media. With the presence of applications as English learning media, it helps students overcome problems and improves students' English speaking skills. The research methodology uses qualitative methods. The research participants were five students in the eighth semester majoring in English Education at the State Islamic University of North Sumatera. The technique for collecting participants was purposive sampling. From these results, the participants who have been obtained will be interviewed by writer. The data collection techniques used by researcher were questionnaires and in-depth interviews. And analyzed using qualitative data analysis. The results obtained reveal that (1) The Tandem application can be used as a tool to improve speaking skills, (2) Call & video call features are most helpful in improving speaking skills, and (3) The Tandem application is the most effective application for improving speaking skills. Based on the research findings above, students expressed positive perceptions regarding the use of the Tandem application as a learning media in improving students' speaking skills. The Tandem application improves students' speaking skills.

Constructing Research Preferences by Prospective Indonesian EFL Teachers

Several studies have discussed the features and characteristics of research on English language teaching in Indonesia by both lecturers and students. However, there is very little research that discusses topics, research methods, designs, and reasons for choosing topics, as well as the efforts to improve the quality of research conducted by prospective EFL teachers in the Indonesian context. The study aims to identify, assess, and characterize the research conducted by prospective Indonesian EFL teachers. The study used mixed research methods utilizing 477 research works as the objects of study, while the research participants were 67 prospective Indonesian EFL teachers and 5 heads of the English education program. The results showed that students' selected research topics were the process of learning English at the secondary school level and that their preferred methodologies were quantitative research, qualitative research, and classroom action research (mixed methods). The most popular topics in English language learning research were methods for learning, classroom action research, textbook analysis, media for learning English, and viewpoints on English teaching concerns. The reasons for choosing certain research topics and methods were dominated by issues of ease of research completion. The results contribute as a basis for future research to select variables, designs, issues, or study subjects to explore as well as for directing and defining the themes and research topics in the English Education study program.

Students' Perception Toward Podcast Media in Learning English Speaking Skills at Zainul Hasan Genggong Islamic University

Students' Perception Toward Podcast Media in Learning English Speaking Skills at Zainul Hasan Genggong Islamic University

Indonesian University Learners’ Views on Optimizing English Speaking Skills through the Use of OME TV Media

The present study aims to explore the students’ voices in using OME TV media to improve English speaking skills among students and their reasons for using OME TV media in learning English. Following the qualitative case study method, the research data of this study were collected through semi-structured interviews with six students in Indonesian higher education. The findings revealed that most students view the use of OME TV as beneficial for them in shaping their English-speaking skills, enriching insights through English conversation with foreigners, showing self-existence using English, obtaining information about English, looking for relationships, and networking. In addition, the reasons for using OME TV include having entertainment, looking for friends to play games together, and building relationships and communication with friends. This study presents an implication of the need for learners to make use of technology including social media as a platform for learning English.

DESAIN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK SISWA TUNARUNGU BERBANTUAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI

Understanding words is one the language components that becoming a problem for students with hearing impairment – students with hearing and speaking problem. This difficulty exists because student with hearing impairment do have any perception about language. The difficulties of student with hearing impairment in understanding words will consequently causing problem for them in understanding and delivering sentences in written language and to interact in hearing community. The main goal of this research is to develop a media teaching and learning English based on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Edmodo – social network media that used exclusively as e-­‐learning tool, toward the ability of hearing impairment students in understanding meaning of words, semantic, and their interaction in learning English. The research also investigated the effectiveness of using the media in learning English for the students. The result shows that students with hearing impairment are very motivated in understanding words and sentences taught assisted with ICT and Edmodo. The everyday classroom interaction shows that the students are actively participating in individual and group works. In addition, students have a good perception about teaching assisted with ICT and Edmodo. Keyword: ICT and Edmodo, Hearing Impairment Students, Teaching and Learning English

Students Perception on the use of Social Media in Learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

ABSTRACT
 The purpose of this research is to find out the students’ perceptions of using social media in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). The descriptive qualitative method and the random sampling technique were used in this research. The participants in this research were third-semester students of the English Education Department at the University of Mataram, and the instruments used were questionnaires and interviews. The result of this research showed positive perceptions. The positive perception is that they think social media are helpful and make it easy to learn English because social media are easy to access anywhere and everywhere, and the negative perception is that students think social media are effective but sometimes often create misunderstandings. Kinds of social media that students often use are YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Those applications are chosen because of their popularity and their ability to provide an endless amount of English input to them. The ways students use social media to learn English are by communicating with their friends to practice their language or joining the English group from their account, watching videos, listening to songs in English, and they also follow some accounts to learn English. The last advantage, after using social media to learn English, is to improve their English skills, especially vocabulary, grammar, etc. The challenges identified are truthfulness/or validity of information from social media, and the frequent distracting content that makes students forget their original intent of learning when using the social media.

The Development of Augmented Reality As English Learning Media in Junior High School

The existence of learning media on various platforms provides variety and assistance for teachers in delivering learning materials. Not much has been developed in educational media compared to entertainment media such as gaming, films, songs, dance, and music. Educational media need to be packaged in a simple, effective, and efficient manner and respond to the needs of today’s students. In the context of the world of learning English at the junior high school level, learning media is needed as an effort to provide real experience in terms of honing English communication skills. Augmented Reality is one of the media that is able to bridge the needs of students, namely making abstract learning experiences feel concrete. Therefore, this research aims to design learning media for junior high school English on the basis of Augmented Reality with content containing stories from North Sumatra. The research method applied in this study is Research & Development. Data acquisition techniques used were documentation, questionnaires, interviews, and tests which were applied in accordance with nine research stages, namely: (1) identification and analysis of media needs; (2) collection of media materials and tools; (3) development of media prototype designs; (4) implementation media prototype; (5) media prototype validation; (6) media prototype revision; (7) media trial on junior high school students; (8) final revision; and (9) media prototype that has been tested. The final result of this study contains AR in the form of flash cards. AR markers are printed on cards and students only focus their smartphone cameras on markers that have been printed in card form. After the camera has successfully scanned the marker, a learning video will appear. There are five cards (markers) in this study, and each card will play a different learning video.
 Keywords: augmented reality, media, English, junior high school

Analysis of jokes technique in TikTok contents as English learning media

English is a foreign language studied in schools and is one of the compulsory subjects. However, a problem occurs in its implementation: the tendency to learn English using a focused memorization method. This can hinder English learning, focusing on the concept that language is part of culture, not just a series of memorized words. One learning method that can be used is by implementing humor. Humor serves as a bridge between teachers and students to create a more relaxed and comfortable classroom environment. This research aims to investigate the source of English Learning materials in the form of jokes from Stand-Up Comedians and ensure their use in English learning routines. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative, using the observation method. The research sample consists of 25 videos containing jokes obtained from English Stand-Up Comedians' TikTok user accounts. The data was then analyzed to identify the types of jokes used in each video and their use in English learning. The results show that the type of joke widely used in the content is Ridicule; however, the suitable joke techniques for use in English learning in the classroom are Politeness Strategy and Paralanguage. AbstrakBahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa asing yang dipelajari di sekolah dan menjadi salah satu mata pelajaran wajib. Akan tetapi, pada pelaksanaannya terdapat permasalahan yang terjadi, yakni adanya kecenderungan pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris menggunakan cara menghafal yang terfokus. Hal tersebut dapat menghambat pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang berfokus pada konsep bahwa bahasa merupakan bagian dari budaya, dan bukan hanya sebagai rangkaian kata yang dihafal. Salah satu metode pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan adalah dengan mengimplementasikan humor. Humor menjadi jembatan antara guru dan siswa untuk membangun lingkungan kelas yang lebih santai dan nyaman bagi para siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki sumber materi pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris berupa lelucon dari Stand Up Comedian, dan memastikan penggunaannya dalam rutinitas pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Pendekatan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dengan menggunakan metode observasi. Sampel penelitian berupa 25 video berisi lelucon yang diperoleh dari akun pengguna TikTok stand-up comedy Inggris. Data kemudian melalui proses analisis untuk mengidentifikasi jenis candaan yang digunakan pada tiap video dan penggunaannya dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa jenis candaan yang banyak digunakan pada konten adalah teknik candaan ridicule,akan tetapi teknik candaan yang cocok digunakan pada pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di dalam kelas adalah Politeness Strategy dan Paralanguage.Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran bahasa Inggris; stand-up comedy; teknik lelucon; TikTok.

The Impact of Augmented Reality in English Learning in Elementary Schools

The role of language as the most important means of effective communication is universally recognized. In the context of education, students are expected to recognize the potential for acquiring English with the help of the media. Media is a tool for learning English. The use of media in learning English is minimal. The aim is to find out the results of applying augmented reality as a medium for learning English in elementary schools. The method in this research is mixed methods namely survey, observation, and documentation. The subjects of this study were a teacher and elementary school students in English subject. Data collection techniques, nonverbal in the form of pictures, assisted by recording techniques, with the listening method. Data collection instruments used questionnaires and interview sheets. Multimodal analysis techniques and interview results were collected, reduced, and concluded. The results of the study show that teachers can use learning media based on augmented reality in learning English well. There is an increase in student learning outcomes in English subjects after using augmented reality-based learning media. So, can be concluded that the increased satisfaction levels among educators and students, reflecting a more interesting and satisfying learning environment.

English Game Website-Based Development for Fifth Grade Elementary School Students in First Semester

Human life has entered the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, where technology plays an important role in human life. Likewise, teaching and learning activities are currently being collaborated with technology. However, in practice, many schools still tend to use conventional methods in teaching. Conventional methods This makes students tend to feel bored in participating in learning. Many learning methods have been developed which are considered effective in increasing student enthusiasm for learning. One of the effective, interactive, innovative, and attractive methods for students that can be used is the gamification method. This study aims to develop learning media in digital games for elementary school students learning English. The Design and Development (D&D) methodology and the ADDIE development model were used in this study. The subjects in this study were five fifth-grade elementary school students. Data collection methods in research are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out using descriptive qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. The data obtained are (1) the results of the design and development of learning media using the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). (2) results of product effectiveness and validity data from expert judgment, teachers, and users (students). Based on the results of expert judges, website game-based learning English media products are considered very valid as English learning media. Likewise, the English teacher and five fifth-grade students considered games very effective as learning media to increase learning motivation.

TikTok Application as English Learning Media

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create short videos accompanied by a variety of feature options such as music, filter stickers, and several other creative features. TikTok's popularity allows many users, especially young people, to take advantage of this platform to obtain information and knowledge through TikTok content. This research aims to examine whether TikTok can be an alternative and interactive learning media in English learning. This research used a qualitative method with an inductive approach. Research findings show that TikTok can make English learning interesting. It was found that there are several types of learning resources from the TikTok application that are often created, namely vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and common mistakes. From this research, TikTok has an appeal as an English language learning medium, because short videos, clear and non-monotonous delivery of material, coupled with attractive writing effects and emoji features can have a positive impact on the students learning process.

Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Play With English Dalam Pengenalan Bahasa Inggris Bagi Anak Usia Dini

This research is motivated by the lack of learning media that can be used to improve language skills in early childhood, and also describes how the application of Play With English learning media in the introduction of English for early childhood. The purpose of this research is to find out and analyse the educational game Play With English and the use of this game to introduce English to early childhood. The theories used in this paper are exposure to learning media, play theory, and the concept of language development. The research method used is descriptive by describing the results of interviews, observations, and documentation studies in the field. The results of data analysis show that interactive learning media in English learning can be in the form of computer-operated media. The content of this learning media is the introduction of simple words in English in the form of animal and fruit recognition. An attractive display accompanied by animal sounds can make children interested and like this media. Play With English is an interactive learning media that can help children in understanding English learning because this media has an attractive design and is easy to use and there is an evaluation in this media. Children can learn English by using interesting learning media while playing.

Can CANVA Application be as a English Learning Media?

Learning media plays a crucial role in the learning process. One of the popular learning media, which played a crucial role among elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic, is audio-visual media. This type of media engages both auditory and visual senses through the utilization of the CANVA application. Therefore, this research aims to develop an English language learning media through the CANVA application in Pekanbaru Elementary School, Indonesia. This research was conducted using the 4D development model, consisting of define, design, develop and disseminate stages. In the define stage, it was found that students still had relatively low learning outcomes, and teachers could not develop creative learning media. Meanwhile, in the design stage, the learning media based on the findings in the definition stage was designed. The learning media was assembled using the CANVA application in the development stage. The product test results in this development stage showed very good results. The media was packaged in CD form and distributed to several elementary school teachers in Pekanbaru to help them teach English.

The Effect of Pictures as Media to Improve Students’ English-Speaking Ability

The background of this study was that many students mispronounce grammar and lack confident to speak English of students in tenth grade, who were slow in understanding how to speak English with the correct pronounce and the teacher did not media in learning English. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of picture as media to improve students’ English-speaking ability at tenth-grade of SMA Muhammadiyah Pangkalpinang. This study used quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design method with non-equivalent control group design. The population in this study were students of tenth grade SMA Muhammadiyah Pangkalpinang, with a total 54 students. The sample in this study was 18 students for the experimental group and 18 students for the control group. data collection techniques in this study were some tests. The data analysis technique used the normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis. The result of this study that indicated the hypothesis test result between the experiment and control class have T count = 3.767 > T table = 2.032, it showed that H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. This research showed that there was an effectiveness of picture as media to improve students’ English-speaking ability at tenth-grade of SMA Muhammadiyah Pangkalpinang.

Rumah Ramah Apps: Supporting English Learning for Low Vision Students in Higher Education

This research aims to elaborate the use Rumah Ramah Apps by English teachers for low vision student in supporting English learning. The data was obtained through in-depth interviews with five lecturers who and a low vision student who implemented rumahramah.id Apps in English language teaching and learning.The research method adopted in this research is Research and Development (R&D). The findings of the study revealed that (1) Developing English language learning services through the 'Rumah Ramah' application for 'Low Vision' students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar focused on activities ranging from signing in to the Rumah Ramah page to comprehending the use of features on the instructor dashboard and course dashboard to the process of entering learning material, which focuses on general and content drip settings. (2) Implementing English language learning services through the 'Rumah Ramah' Apps for 'Low Vision' students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar focused on the way to access Rumah Ramah Apps and utilize of Rumah Ramah Apps for low vision student. As a result, Rumah Ramah is extremely practicable for usage as an English learning media in assisting lecturers in designing material for low vision students.

Students’ Perception Towards Orai As Learning Media Of Speaking Skill At Grade Eight Of SMP Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar

Orai application is an online public speaking course application designed to overcome the problem of speaking with intonation and pacing from the basis of practice. This research aims to determine students' perceptions towards Orai as learning media of speaking skills in grade VIII of SMP N 1 Pematang Siantar. In this research, the data collection instruments used were observation sheet and questionnaires sheet. Observation was used to observe English teaching and le arning activities in using the Orai application. The questionnaire sheet consists of twenty statements regarding student perceptions of the use Orai application made in a Google Form. The source of data in this research was taken from students of grade VIII-2. There were 20 participants selected as samples in this research. This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive design. Findings from the results of data analysis, students have positive and negative perceptions of the use Orai application as an English learning media. There were 19 statements included in the positive perception with a percentage of 95% and there was 1 statement with a percentage of 5%. Hadi (2018)) stated that perception has 2 types, namely positive and negative. Most participants have a positive perception of Orai as learning media speaking skill with the majority of answers chosen by students strongly agree that Orai is very helpful in learning English.

DEVELOPING INK’S KIT MEDIA TO STUDY SPEAKING SKILLS IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

English is one of the subjects taught to students since elementary school. In this study, researchers conducted research on seventh grade junior high school students. The problems found are low speaking skills and students need improvement in English learning media. Researchers conducted research focused on speaking skills in descriptive text material. Researchers use flashcards media that are processed and updated in use during learning, which are packaged in one ink's Kit media package. The purpose of this study was to develop flashcards to teach speaking skills to seventh grade junior high school students. The researcher used simple random sampling. The subjects of this study were students of SMPN 2 Doko Class VII D as many as 35 students and 2 teachers. The data analysis technique used was qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative data were taken from observations, interviews, and documentation. Quantitative data is taken from the perception test. From the results of the perception test, it was found that the product was feasible to be used for learning students' speaking skills. Based on the Likert Scale in the perception test, it was found that 88.75% of students' perceptions with information strongly agree on the use of the product as a medium for learning English in descriptive text material. The results of the teacher's perception of the use of the developed product strongly agree that is equal to 85.3%. The results of the material validation assessment on the product were found to be 88.2% with information very suitable for use in learning. The results of the media validation assessment were found to be 81.1% with information very suitable for use in learning. The result of the research that by playing INK’s Kit Media can be used to improve their speaking skill.