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Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan ilmu Pendidikan Abdul Mujib Laewang Dampal Selatan

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Enhancing Pronunciation Proficiency through then Implementation of Audio-Visual Method in Eleventh Grade Students at Sma Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Nahdawati; Sitti Hawaena; Uswatun Hasanah; Maslinda
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5961

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This research aims to determine whether the implementation of audio visual method can enhance the pronunciation proficiency of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan. The main issue faced by the students was the difficulty in distinguishing short vowels, long vowels, and consonants in English, which affected their confidence in speaking. Therefore, the researcher implemented the audio visual method to allow students to imitate correct pronunciation through exposure to native speaker videos and visual media. The method The method used this research was quantitative with a pre-experimental design. The subjects consisted of 30 students from class XI F6. Before the treatment, students were given a pre-test to assess their initial pronunciation ability. The treatment was conducted in six meetings using audio visual. Afterward, a post-test was administered to measure their improvement. The data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test through SPSS. The results showed a significant improvement in the average score from 30.92 to 71.95. The t-test value 21.106 was higher than the t-table value 1.699, indicating that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of audio visual method significantly enhanced the pronunciation proficiency in eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan
Analysis of Figurative Language in Selected Taylor Swift’s Lover Album and Its Contribution to English Learning Nahdawati; Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Sitti Hawaena; Uswatun Hasanah; Nanda Safitri
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5964

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This research aims to analyze the types of figurative language found in selected songs from Taylor Swift’s Lover album and to interpret their meanings, as well as examine how these figurative languages contribute to English learning. The study focuses on three songs, Cruel Summer, The Archer, and Death by a Thousand Cuts, and applies the theories of Siswantoro (2002), Leech (1981), and Krashen (1982).Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through document analysis and open ended questions. The results identified seven types of figurative language: metaphor, symbol, hyperbole, personification, simile, paradox, and synecdoche. Metaphor and symbol were the most frequently used types, followed by hyperbole, personification, simile, paradox, and synecdoche. These figurative expressions conveyed abstract emotional experiences such as heartbreak, longing, vulnerability, and self-reflection. The findings also show that analyzing figurative language through song lyrics supports English learning by providing meaningful input, enriching vocabulary, and fostering interpretative thinking. The use of authentic materials such as songs creates an affective learning environment that aligns with Krashen’s Second Language Acquisition theory, particularly the Input Hypothesis and Affective Filter Hypothesis.In conclusion, integrating figurative language analysis through song offers both linguistic and emotional value, making song lyrics a meaningful and engaging medium in the context of English learning.