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All Journal Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran Komunita: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Elvis Albertus Bin Toni
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Public Health Social Sciences

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Pengembangan Keterampilan Berbahasa Inggris Siswa Melalui Kegiatan English Club di UPTD SMP Negeri 7 Kupang Yohana Logha; Maria Astriana Kolo; Novita Ina Uba; Elvis Albertus Bin Toni
KOMUNITA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Mei
Publisher : PELITA NUSA TENGGARA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60004/komunita.v5i2.582

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The development of students’ English speaking skills has become an essential need in the context of 21st-century education; however, not all schools have structured supporting programs. UPTD SMP Negeri 7 Kupang previously did not have an English Club extracurricular activity due to limited mentoring personnel, despite students’ high interest in learning English. This community service program aimed to initiate and assist the establishment of an English Club as a platform for developing students’ speaking skills. The English Club activities included conversation, storytelling, and speech, with a primary focus on speaking proficiency. The aspects developed encompassed fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary enrichment, and students’ confidence in speaking English. The implementation methods involved role play, pair work, games such as charades and dialogue swaps, as well as mini projects that encouraged active student participation. The stages of the program consisted of a preliminary study, program implementation, and evaluation. The results indicated the successful establishment of an English Club extracurricular program at SMP Negeri 7 Kupang, along with increased student participation and confidence in communicating in English. This activity highlights the importance of English Clubs as an effective medium for enhancing students’ speaking skills in schools.
Taboo Words In The Bajo Language: An Ethnosemantic Study Of The Adonara Island Bajo Community Ubaldus Djonda; Elvis Albertus Bin Toni
Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajaran Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Bale Literasi: Lembaga Riset, Pelatihan & Edukasi, Sosial, Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58218/alinea.v5i3.4016

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This study examines taboo language in the Bajo community of Adonara Island, Indonesia, with a focus on its meanings and sociocultural functions. Taboo expressions (pemali) represent culturally prohibited forms of speech associated with moral values, social norms, and traditional beliefs. Despite extensive studies on taboo language in other Indonesian contexts, research on the Bajo language remains limited, particularly from an ethnosemantic perspective. This study aims to fill that gap by analyzing the meanings of taboo expressions used by Bajo speakers and exploring their cultural significance. A qualitative research design was employed, with data collected through observation, elicitation, and in-depth interviews involving native Bajo speakers and community leaders in Meko Hamlet, Adonara Island. The data were analyzed by identifying, classifying, and interpreting taboo expressions based on their semantic and cultural meanings. The findings reveal 22 taboo expressions categorized into three main groups: body-part-related taboos, animal-based taboos, and direct insulting expressions. These expressions operate on denotative, connotative, and symbolic levels. Beyond their literal meanings, they function as mechanisms for expressing emotions, enforcing social norms, and protecting personal and family honor. The study also highlights a generational shift, where younger speakers show limited understanding of the cultural values embedded in taboo language.This research contributes to the fields of linguistics and linguistic anthropology by demonstrating the role of taboo language as a reflection of cultural identity and social regulation. It also underscores the importance of preserving local linguistic traditions in the face of changing social dynamics.
Co-Authors Maria Astriana Kolo Novita Ina Uba Ubaldus Djonda Yohana Logha