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Enhancing English Vocabulary Using Story-Based Vocabulary Game of Grade Eight Students Maria Kandida Kardoso; Jamiluddin Jamiluddin; Grace Novenasari Manurung; Aminah Suriaman
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.2603

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This study examined the impact of Story-Based Vocabulary Game on English vocabulary mastery of grade eight students at SMP Kristen Bala Keselamatan Palu. This study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. Pre-test and post-test were administered to measure students’ vocabulary mastery before and after the treatment. The findings showed that the students’ vocabulary mastery improved after the implementation of the treatment. The collected data were analyzed statistically to determine whether there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group. The results indicated that the average post-test score of experimental groups (56.52) was higher than the control group (42.37). In addition, based on the hypothesis analysis, it showed that the t-test the t-table (2.032 2.008), indicating that the research hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Story-Based Vocabulary Game media significantly improves students’ vocabulary mastery.
DUETS AND STITCHES: EXPLORING TIKTOK AS A SUPPLEMENTARY ENGLISH SPEAKING TOOL FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Gina Adriani P Lanang; Aminah Aminah; Jamiluddin Jamiluddin
Getsempena English Education Journal Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Bina Bangsa Getsempena

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This research investigates students' perceptions of the impact of using TikTok on their speaking skills, identifying the benefits and challenges they encounter in the Speaking Class of the English Education Study Department at Tadulako University. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data through questionnaires from 19 students and qualitative data via semi-structured interviews with 5 selected participants using purposive sampling. The findings indicate that a substantial majority of students (89.5%) perceive TikTok as easy to use and beneficial for improving their speaking skills. Key features like "duet" and "stitch" were highlighted as highly effective for practicing pronunciation and intonation. However, students also reported significant challenges, including distractions from irrelevant content, encounters with inappropriate material, and feelings of awkwardness when creating videos. This study concludes that while students view TikTok as a fun and valuable supplementary tool for language learning, it is not considered a replacement for traditional methods. These findings underscore the need for educators to provide guidance on effectively utilizing TikTok while minimizing potential distractions.
EXPLORING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF GRAMMAR FOCUSING ON DIGITAL TOOLS IN ENHANCING ACCURATE SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING ENGLISH AT TADULAKO UNIVERSITY Indah Mulyana; Jamiluddin Jamiluddin; Sukmawati Sadilia; Mochtar Marhum
Jurnal Education and Development Vol 14 No 3 (2026): Vol 14 No 3 September 2026
Publisher : Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37081/ed.v14i3.8252

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This study investigated undergraduate students’ perceptions toward the use of grammar-focused digital tools, particularly ChatGPT and Grammarly, in enhancing accurate English sentence construction. The research employed a qualitative design and involved seventh-semester English major students at Tadulako University. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants who had experience using grammar-focused digital tools in academic learning. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings revealed that students generally had positive perceptions of digital grammar tools. The tools were considered useful in identifying grammatical errors, improving sentence quality, supporting academic writing, increasing confidence, and enhancing grammar understanding through explanations and feedback. Students also used mixed language prompts, combining English and Indonesian, to improve comprehension while interacting with AI-based tools. However, several challenges were identified, including unstable internet connection, slow system performance, and reliability issues where suggested corrections did not always match the intended meaning or sentence context. The study concludes that grammar-focused digital tools can effectively support English language learning, particularly sentence construction, but students still need grammatical knowledge and critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated feedback critically.