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All Journal BAHASANTODEA Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris EXPOSURE JOURNAL IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature SOSIOHUMANIORA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Lectura : Jurnal Pendidikan Jurnal At-Tarbiyat (Jurnal Pendidikan Islam) Acuity : Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra JURNAL PENDIDIKAN SAINS SOSIAL DAN AGAMA ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Journal of English Language and Education Journal of General Education and Humanities Journal of Language and Literature Studies Jurnal Kreatif Online Pulchra Lingua TELL - US JOURNAL Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Ulil Albab PESHUM e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society)
Mochtar Marhum
Universitas Tadulako, Palu-Indonesia
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TIKTOK PLATFORM AS AN ENGLISH LEARNING TOOL: ELEVATING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL Suryani, Maylina Dwi; Anggreni, Afrillia; Marhum, Mochtar; Mashuri, Mashuri
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10262

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AbstractTikTok platform has been one of innovative social media in bridging English Language Teaching (ELT). Thus, this study aims to prove whether the use of the TikTok platform, especially the duet and vlog video features can improve the speaking skills of tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Moutong. Three components of speaking skills, namely fluency, accuracy, and comprehensibility were the focus of this study. A pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test design was utilized. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a sample size of 31 students. The data were collected through speaking tests in terms of pre-test and post-test. The analysis results point out that the mean pre-test score of the students was 40, while the mean post-test score increased to 64. The statistical test used a t-test with degrees of freedom (df) = n – 1 = 31 – 1 = 30, resulting in a t-counted value of 16,30, while the t-table value at the 0.05 significance level was 2,042. Thus, the t-counted value is higher than the t-table value, so the research hypothesis is accepted. This proves that the use of the TikTok platform can improve students' speaking skills, particularly in terms of fluency, accuracy, and comprehensibility. These findings suggest that teachers can use TikTok as an effective alternative tool in English-speaking learning to improve students' motivation, creativity, and participation in class.Keywords: Accuracy, Comprehensibility, Fluency, Speaking, TikTok platform
The Reading Frequency and Literal Comprehension: A Study of Eighth Grade Students in Palu Setiani, Nila Utari; Kamaruddin, Abd.; Hastini, Hastini; Marhum, Mochtar
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.665

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This study examined the correlation between reading frequency and reading comprehension, particularly at the literal level, among eighth-grade students at SMP Labschool UNTAD Palu, as regular reading practice can strengthen word recognition, vocabulary, and the ability to grasp explicit information in texts. This study was conducted in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year using a Pearson Product-Moment correlation design. A total of 36 students were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a reading frequency questionnaire and a reading comprehension test of 15 multiple-choice items based on descriptive texts from the Eighth-Grade syllabus. Instrument validity was tested using Pearson’s r, and reliability was analysed using Cronbach’s Alpha. All questionnaire items were declared valid, and the reliability analysis produced a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.743, indicating high internal consistency. There was a significant, moderate positive correlation between reading frequency and literal reading comprehension (r = 0.427; p = 0.009 (p < 0.05), indicating that increased reading frequency is associated with increased literal comprehension. The results of this study indicate that high reading frequency positively contributes to students' ability to identify explicit information in reading texts. This research strengthens the literature on basic literacy and can be a reference in developing a literacy-based curriculum at the junior high school level.
Improving Vocabulary Mastery of Grade X Students Through Picture Cards at MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu Muspira, Muspira; Said, Mawardin M.; Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar; Marhum, Mochtar
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.733

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This study addresses the problem of limited vocabulary mastery among grade X students at MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu, which hampers their ability to communicate effectively in English. The objective was to determine whether the use of picture cards as a teaching medium could significantly improve students’ vocabulary mastery. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group taught with picture cards and a control group taught with conventional methods. The sample consisted of 46 students, selected randomly and divided equally into experimental and control classes. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, and analysed using a t-test. The findings revealed that the experimental group’s mean score increased from 62.48 in the pre-test to 81.91 in the post-test, while the control group only improved from 58.09 to 65.87. The t-counted value (4.38) exceeded the t-table value (1.681) at the 0.05 significance level, confirming that picture cards had a significant positive effect on vocabulary mastery. Beyond score improvement, students in the experimental class also showed greater participation and motivation during learning activities. These findings suggest that visual media, particularly picture cards, can be effectively integrated into EFL classrooms to foster engagement and enhance vocabulary learning outcomes on a broader scale.
The Use of TikTok Application to Improve Eleventh-Grade Students’ Speaking Skills Tiara Z. Koping; Marhum, Mochtar; Hasyim, Zarkiani; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.751

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This study aimed to investigate the effect of using TikTok’s "Duet" feature on improving the speaking skills of eleventh-grade students. The research problem addressed the challenge of enhancing students’ English-speaking abilities through innovative digital media. A quasi-experimental research method with a pre-test and post-test design was applied to a sample of 44 students (n = 44) from the eleventh grade at SMA Labschool Untad Palu. The treatment involved using TikTok’s Duet feature as a learning medium during the speaking activities. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ speaking abilities (t = 6.21, p < 0.05) after the treatment, indicating the positive impact of the intervention. This significant improvement was observed in the accuracy, fluency, and comprehensibility aspects of speaking. The findings suggest that TikTok’s Duet feature can be an effective tool to support English-speaking skill development in high school students. However, the study has limitations, including the short duration of the treatment and the limited sample size. Further research is needed to assess the long-term effects of this intervention and to explore its applicability in diverse educational contexts.
Analysis Of Derivational Affixes Found In Sentences Written By The Efl Students Of Tadulako University Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya; Siska Bochari; Hastini; Mochtar Marhum
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i1.3102

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The objectives of this study were to find out the most dominant and the most difficult function of derivational affixes in the sentences written by the students, and also to know the factor that influences students difficult to use the function of derivational affixes. The design of this study was quantitative descriptive with population were the 5th semester students of English education study program of Tadulako University who have taken the Morphology subject. The sample of this study was 151 students of the 5th semester students used simple random sampling technique. The instruments to collect the data were test and questionnaire. The result of the data analysis show that: (1) the most dominant function of derivational affixes used by the students was verbal suffix –ize that has function to change noun become verb, (2) the most difficult function of derivational affixes used by the students was the suffix -wise as the adverbial suffix that attached to a noun to form an adverb, (3) there were two factors influencing the students difficult in using the function of derivational affixes which was internal factor.
Using Guided Questions Technique (GQT) to Improve Students Writing Skill Desti Sri Wahyuni; Afrillia Aggreni; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Mochtar Marhum
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i3.3964

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The Guided Question Technique (GQT) has recently caught the interest of researchers. Although many studies have explored the effects of GQT on skills like reading and speaking, there are relatively few investigations into its impact on students' writing abilities, specifically in crafting descriptive texts. This paper aims to examine whether the guided question technique (GTQ) can enhance students' writing skills, specifically in composing descriptive texts. To achieve the study's objective, seventy students from SMA Negeri 7 Palu in Indonesia were purposively divided into two groups. One group received treatment from a researcher, while the other did not. The findings demonstrated a notable distinction between the treated and untreated groups. Students who received the treatment performed better in writing descriptive texts than those who did not. The results of this study clearly showed that employing the guided question technique in teaching writing skills was advantageous for intermediate-level students in writing descriptive texts. These findings have implications for teacher and other researchers.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING MASTERY THROUGH CULTURE-BASED LEARNING (CBL) CONTENT Salamses, Moh. Rifal; Marhum, Mochtar; Mukrim, Mukrim; Maf'ulah, Maf’ulah
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.3840

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This research focuses on the use of Culture-Based Learning (CBL) as learning content to improve students' mastery of English speaking. This research aims to look at the use of Culture-Based Learning (CBL) in improving the English-speaking mastery of class VII students at MTs. Negeri Tojo Una-Una. MTs Negeri Tojo Una-una is located in the District of Ratolindo, Tojo Una-una Regency, Central Sulawesi. The population in this research were all class VII students for the 2022/2023 school year with the amount of 77 students. This research method is a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design using a sample of students in class VII A and VII B with a total of 50 students obtained by purposive sampling technique. To collect data, this research uses tests as instruments, namely pre-test and post-test given in the form of the oral test either in groups or individually. Based on the research findings, it was concluded that the use of Culture-Based Learning (CBL) as learning content shows a significant improvement. This is shown by the percentage improvement of 44.50% in students who are members of the experimental group, while in the control group, there is only an improvement of 10.60% from the pre-test, treatment, to the post-test.
USING PQRST METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Amalia, Rizki; Marhum, Mochtar; Rita, Ferry
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4405

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This research aims to determine whether using the PQRST method can improve the reading comprehension of the tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Tolitoli. The researchers applied a quasi-experimental research design by using non-random sampling techniques to get the sample. The instruments of data collection were pre-test and post-test. The pre-test was used to measure the students' prior knowledge, and the post-test was used to measure the improvement in students' reading comprehension using the PQRST method after the treatment. The t-test was analyzed to compare the mean scores of the experimental group (93.95) and the control group (89.58). The significance level was 0.05 with 60 degrees of freedom (df=66). The result of data analysis indicates that the t-counted (2,92) is higher than the t-table (1.659). It means that the hypothesis is accepted. It was concluded that using the PQRST method can improve students' reading comprehension of the tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Tolitoli.
TEACHER PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF WHATSAPP IN TEACHING ENGLISH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Agustina Risu, Indah; Marhum, Mochtar; Budi, Budi; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4424

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This research aimed to discover teachers' perceptions of the use of WhatsApp in teaching English. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research was the English teachers at SMP Negeri 3 Poso Pesisir. An interview was used to collect the data. In the qualitative method, the data was analyzed using data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The result shows that the teachers perceived the use of WhatsApp are able to facilitate the learning process during COVID-19 Pandemic, especially for teaching English. Teachers used it as a facilitation tool for managing students’ tasks, posting material related to teaching English, organizing WhatsApp, and accommodating students’ interaction. In addition, teachers can manage large classes efficiently because technology takes it as an alternative method for teaching during the pandemic. The teacher can access the students' responses anytime in any place, and also, teachers can give feedback directly. WhatsApp provides the chance to learn not only at school but also at home or in any place. However, some factors limit the use of WhatsApp, such as highly consumed data plan, lack of familiarity with the students in adoption of WhatsApp, and submitting assignments behind schedule. Teachers stated that using WhatsApp was very helpful for conducting their virtual classroom.
INVESTIGATING STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES IN COMPREHENDING ENGLISH READING TEXT Aprilia, Rezki; Marhum, Mochtar; Agussatriana, Agussatriana; Darmawan, Darmawan
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v12i1.4433

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This research aims to discover the most difficult aspect of reading comprehension, especially in descriptive text, encountered by the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Sigi and the contributing factors to this difficulty. This research employs a mixed method, where the test and interview are used to collect the data. The subject of this research is students of class X IPA 1 at SMA Negeri 2 Sigi in the academic year 2022/2023. The test was given to 25 students and consisted of 15 questions divided into five types: main idea, locating references, understanding vocabulary, making inferences, and detailed information. Then, the researcher interviewed three students by giving them ten questions. The results of the test show that the most difficult aspect encountered by the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Sigi is understanding vocabulary, while the results of the interview show that there are two factors that cause students’ difficulties in comprehending the text, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors are a lack of reading strategies, limited stock of vocabulary, and lack of student interest, while the external factor is the students’ environment.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Abdul Waris Adzani , Feny Nur Afrillia Aggreni Afrillia Aggreni Agussatriana Agustina Risu, Indah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Aminuyati Amir Pattu Amri, Hasrawati Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Ananda Mumtahana Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Kusuma Dewi Aprilia, Rezki Ardini, Andi Arid, Muhammad Ayu Rizkilla Budi Budi Budi Chelsea Valentine Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Desti Sri Wahyuni Desti Sri Wahyuni Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dewi, Ni Putu Indah Tiara Dwi Putri, Dwi Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Elma, Elma Alvionita Farah Humairah Fatimah Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Feren Putri Patricia Ferry Rita Fifi Dwi Pra Aditya Firman Firman Fitriawati, Sitti Gultom, Lentina Hamida Pusparani Hasan Basri Hasna, Hasna Hastini, Hastini Hayati, Mutmainnah Hente, Asri Hente, Muh. Asri Jafar, Desi M Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jeric Romero Kamaruddin, Abd. Karina Nadhifah Putri, Eka Khusnul, Khusnul Konder Manurung Kumowal, Widiatris Apriyani Lamade, Muzna Left, Left M. Said, Mawardin Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Masyitha, Nur rahmaniar Mawardin Muhammad Said Mawardin, Mawardin Mawardin. M Said Melisa Melisa Moh. Amin Muhammad Fadhil Irawan Hadi Mukrim, Mukrim Muspira, Muspira Nadrun, Nadrun Nahdawati, Nahdawati Nur Ilmi Muslimin Nur Sehang Thamrin Nurfitri Nurfitri Nurherika, Nurherika Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Palintin, Afrida Pallawa, Baso Andi Patmasari, Andi Puspitasari, Tribuana Rachmawati, Redzky Rafika sari lasiara Rahma, Aulia Ramdania, Siti Rahma Rita, Ferry Rizki Amalia Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Romero, Jeric S. Madanun, Nur Rahmi Sadilia, Sukmawati Safitri, Desi Ayu Said, Mawardin Muhammad Salamses, Moh. Rifal Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Selasih S, Jihan Septiani, Cindy Setiani, Nila Utari Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Sindi, Sindi Siraje, Andika Rosadi Siska Bochari Sri Mulyani Sriati Usman Suci Salsabila Sudarkam R Mertosono Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A Suryani, Maylina Dwi Tiara Z. Koping Tiara, Uci Trisnawati Katuwu, Chenia Vicha Hulai, Bella Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyuni, Nurul Alfiah Wahyuningsi, Sri Yulianti, Lola Dwi Zarkiani Hasyim