Nita Ria
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DIGITAL LANGUAGE LEARNING THROUGH DUOLINGO:: A SURVEY STUDY OF TENTH-GRADERS Reni Oktariani; Jenny Elvinna Manurung; Nita Ria; Gaya Tridinanti
Didascein : Journal of English Education Vol 6 No 1 (2025): March Issue
Publisher : Program Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Tridinanti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52333/djoee.v6i1.1253

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The rapid development of technology, particularly in the post-COVID era, has significantly expanded individuals’ perspectives, especially in the realm of education. Technology has enabled greater access to information, and numerous advanced applications are now available to specifically support the improvement of language skills. The Duolingo application is one of the technological tools that can help students become more proficient in English, and it also supports educators by offering ways to uphold the idea of technology-assisted language learning. This study aimed to investigate students’ perceptions of using Duolingo. The population of this study consisted of tenth-grade students at SMA Swasta Sukajadi during the 2023/2024 academic year. The research sample consisted of 106 students, representing classes XA, XB, and XC at SMA Swasta Sandika Sukajadi. The research findings present the results of a descriptive analysis of students' perceptions. Five aspects of students' perceptions regarding the use of the Duolingo application in English learning. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The students’ perceptions were divided into two major categories: positive and negative perceptions. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the use of the Duolingo application significantly enhances the effectiveness and utility of English language learning. Most students demonstrated a higher level of interest in engaging with English learning through the Duolingo application
VOCABULARY MASTERY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS’ DESCRIPTIVE WRITING: A CORRELATION RESEARCH Elsa Kurnia; Gaya Tridinanti; Nita Ria
Didascein : Journal of English Education Vol 6 No 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52333/djoee.v6i2.1582

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This research aimed to determine the correlation between tenth-grade students' vocabulary mastery and their descriptive writing ability, and to determine the contribution of students' vocabulary mastery to their descriptive writing ability. The research design was a correlational study, and the population consisted of 450 tenth-grade students from 14 classes at SMA N 10 Palembang. To select the sample of this research, purposive sampling was implemented. There were 72 students as a sample from classes X.7 and X.8. The obtained data were analyzed using correlation and regression analyses. The data were obtained from writing ability and vocabulary mastery tests. The results indicated that the significant coefficient between writing ability and vocabulary mastery was 0.802, which was higher than the alpha value of 0.05. It means that vocabulary mastery and writing ability were not correlated. At that point, the correlation coefficient was 0.030, which placed it in the low category of the correlation coefficient. Subsequently, regression analysis revealed that the R-value was 0.066 and its coefficient of determination (R-squared) was 0.004. It concluded that the contribution of vocabulary mastery to writing skill was only 0.04%. In conclusion, the r-value was less than the alpha-value (0.802 > 0.05), indicating that there was no significant relationship between writing ability and vocabulary mastery. There was no contribution or interaction effect on vocabulary mastery or writing ability, since the R-value was 0.004, or only 0.04%.