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The Influence of Kahoot in Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery for The Fifth Grade at SDN 1 Tatura Nanda Amaliah; Nur Asmawati; Hijrah Syam
Pubmedia Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): October
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/jpbi.v3i1.1983

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This research aims to examine the influence of Kahoot in improving students' vocabulary mastery for the fifth-grade at SDN 1 Tatura. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through pre-tests, treatment sessions, and post-tests. The experimental class received treatment using Kahoot. Two classes were selected as samples through purposive sampling: one experimental class and one control class. The data analysis included descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing using paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests. The findings revealed that the use of Kahoot significantly improved students’ vocabulary mastery. This is evident from the t-test result (12.648), which was higher than the t-table value (2.064) at the 0.05 significance level. This indicates a statistically significant improvement. Based on the data analysis, it can be confirmed that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of the Kahoot has a significant influence in improving students' vocabulary mastery for the fifth-grade students.
Difficulties of the Sixth Semester Students of English Language Study Program UIN Datokarama Palu in Translating Essential Idioms Gulsam Gulsam; Muhammad Ihsan; Ruslin Ruslin; Hijrah Syam
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.v11i4.2834

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Despite being an essential translation competency, idiom translation remains challenging for English Language Study Program students at UIN Datokarama Palu. Students often produce literal or unnatural translations due to limited cultural awareness, structural rigidity, dependence on translation technology, and difficulties in determining appropriate equivalents. This study aims to analyze the difficulties faced by sixth-semester students in translating English idioms and identify the factors influencing these difficulties. A mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained through classroom observations and an analysis of students’ understanding of idiom translation. The findings reveal that students experienced moderate to high levels of difficulty in translating idioms. The main challenges involved determining appropriate lexical equivalents, selecting suitable translation strategies, and understanding cultural and pragmatic meanings. Limited vocabulary and a tendency to rely on literal translation also contributed to students’ difficulties. The findings indicate that idiom translation requires not only linguistic competence but also cultural and pragmatic awareness. Therefore, contextual and integrative instruction is recommended to help students produce more accurate and natural idiom translations
The Correlation Between Exposure to English-Language Content on Instagram and Listening Comprehension among EFL Students at UIN Datokarama Palu Miftahul Inayah; Ruslin Ruslin; Hijrah Syam; Nur Asmawati; Zulaini rengur
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): August
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i4.1936

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Listening comprehension is a foundational receptive skill in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, yet learners often face challenges due to limited access to authentic spoken English. With the widespread use of social media, platforms like Instagram provide abundant daily exposure to authentic audio-visual English content. Although previous studies have explored Instagram in language learning, most have focused on qualitative perceptions or formal classroom-based interventions, leaving the correlation between informal, self-initiated exposure to spoken Instagram content and objective listening comprehension underexplored in higher education contexts. This study examines the correlation between exposure to Instagram English content and listening comprehension among university-level EFL students at UIN Datokarama Palu. Employing a quantitative correlational design, the study involved 38 EFL students selected through total sampling. Data were gathered using a 20-item Instagram English Content Exposure questionnaire and a 10-item listening comprehension test, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product-Moment correlation after confirming normality and linearity assumptions. Based on standard categorization, participants demonstrated a high level of exposure to Instagram English content ($M = 79.32$, $SD = 9.927$) and a moderately high level of listening comprehension ($M = 74.21$, $SD = 17.802$). Pearson correlation revealed a strong, statistically significant positive relationship between the two variables ($r = 0.977$, $p < 0.001$). The findings indicate that higher informal exposure to spoken English content on Instagram is strongly associated with better listening comprehension performance. While the study does not establish causality or test a pedagogical intervention, it offers practical and empirical contributions by highlighting Instagram’s potential as an effective supplementary resource for expanding authentic input and supporting autonomous listening practice in EFL higher education.
Co-Authors Gulsam Gulsam Miftahul Inayah Muhammad Ihsan Nanda Amaliah Nur Asmawati Ruslin Ruslin Zulaini rengur