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Shoufi Nisma Dewi
Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Indonesia
Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA SISWA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE BERCERITA Delfina Fadilah Harahap; Shoufi Nisma Dewi; Rahmat Huda; Paisal Khodri Siregar; Nabila Nurhaliza Ali; Salma Awae
jurnalalfa Vol 4 No 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v4i1.152

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This research aims to identify the improvement of students' speaking ability through the implementation of the Storytelling Method among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan. The study employed a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, involving a purposive sample of seven students from class XI-8 who underwent a multi-stage screening process including placement tests and interviews. Quantitative data were collected using pre-test and post-test speaking assessments, while qualitative insights were obtained via semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using the Paired Samples T-Test for numerical scores and Thematic Analysis for interview transcripts. The findings revealed a statistically significant enhancement in oral proficiency; the mean score rose from 62.28 in the pre-test to 77.71 in the post-test, reflecting an average gain of 15.43 points and a percentage increase of 24.77%. Qualitative analysis indicated that the storytelling approach successfully mitigated psychological barriers such as anxiety and low confidence. Consequently, the research concludes that the Storytelling Method is a highly effective pedagogical tool for improving students' speaking skills.
METODE CAMPURAN ANALISIS KESALAHAN PADA PENULISAN TEKS DESKRIPTIF SISWA KELAS XI SAMA NEGERI 4 PADANGSIDIMPUAN Diah Annur Achzuhrufi Harahap; Shoufi Nisma Dewi; Rahmat Huda; Arynayanty; Farhan Afif Al Kindi; Nasibah Awae
jurnalalfa Vol 4 No 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v4i1.153

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This research aims to investigate the specific types and frequency of linguistic errors found in the descriptive writing of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan. Utilizing a Sequential Explanatory mixed-methods design, the study combined quantitative data mapping with qualitative in-depth analysis. The sample consisted of 33 students chosen via purposive sampling. Data collection involved a descriptive writing test and a Likert-scale questionnaire. Analysis revealed 284 total errors across five distinct categories: capitalization, spelling, punctuation, part of speech, and sentence structure. Capitalization errors were the most prevalent at 61.38%, followed by spelling (22.77%), comma errors (8.91%), and full stop errors (6.93%). While sentence structure errors were relatively infrequent (12.37%), the overall mean score from the questionnaire was 3.29, suggesting that students find using parts of speech moderately challenging. The study concludes that the primary hurdles for students are mechanical conventions rather than core grammatical rules. Consequently, the researcher suggests that English teachers should focus more on revising and editing phases during the writing process to improve accuracy.
The Effectiveness of Using Audio-Visual Method to Enrich Students' Vocabulary at Grade VII MTs Muhammadiyah 04 Sibolga Mega Noviantika; Rahmat Huda; Abdul Rahman Siagian; Shoufi Nisma Dewi; Hanipa Hannum Ritonga; Ade Rahmayani; Muhammad Rasyid Ridho; Kanariyah
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.74

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This research aims to find out the effectiveness of the use of Audio-Visual method in enriching the vocabulary of students at grade VII MTs Muhammadiyah 04 Sibolga. The methods in this research are quantitative methods using pre-experimental designs as well as one group pre-test and post-test. The subject of this research is a student of seventh grade who has only one class. The sample of this research involved 24 students. The instruments used in this research include pre-test, post-test and questionnaire. The results of this research show that the total pre-test average is 50,83 which is categorized as “poor”, while the post-test mean is 79,16 and is categorised as “good”. Based on data analysis, t-count values are higher than t-table values (11,737>2,012), meaning there is a significant difference. Therefore, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. The results of the questionnaire showed that the average percentage score of the questionnaire was 85.83% and was classified into the “very good” criteria. It shows that students positively responded to the Audio-Visual method. This research concludes that Audio-Visual method is effective to enrich students’ vocabulary.
Analysis of Students' Core Skills at Grade XI of SMK N 1 Angkola Timur Towards British Council EnglishScore Satrria SB Pohan; Rahmat Huda; Shoufi Nisma Dewi; Happy Sri Rezeki Purba; Devita Sari Harahap; Siti Rohmadhona; Dyah Supraba Lastari; Nasibah Awae
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.107

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This quantitative study sought to evaluate the English competence of grade XI software engineering students at SMK N 1 Angkola Timur and to compare their school-assessed grades with an internationally recognized norm. The research was motivated by the rising need for English proficiency in the global workforce and the possible subjectivity of internal school assessments. The main objectives were to assess the students' proficiency levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), analyze their distribution across these levels, and investigate the correlation between their report card grades and their British Council EnglishScore (BCES) results. The research comprised 16 students who participated in the BCES Core Skills assessment, evaluating grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening abilities. The analysis employed descriptive statistics. The results indicated a substantial disparity: All students achieved scores at the foundational Pre-A1 (37.5%) and A1 (62.5%) levels, resulting in a mean BCES score of 122.06. Conversely, their average report card grade was 86.56, with some children attaining grades as high as 90 when assessed at the lowest Pre-A1 level. Significantly, no student attained the requisite minimum score to access the writing and speaking test modules, highlighting a profound inadequacy in fundamental skills. The report suggests that the school's internal grades are an unreliable measure of actual English competence and advocates for an immediate curriculum reform.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Siagian Ade Rahmayani Arynayanty Delfina Fadilah Harahap Devita Sari Harahap Diah Annur Achzuhrufi Harahap Dyah Supraba Lastari Farhan Afif Al Kindi Hanipa Hannum Ritonga Happy Sri Rezeki Purba Kanariyah Mega Noviantika Muhammad Rasyid Ridho Nabila Nurhaliza Ali Nasibah Awae Nasibah Awae Paisal Khodri Siregar Rahmat Huda Salma Awae Satrria SB Pohan Siti Rohmadhona