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EXPLORING DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING MECHANISMS IN ENHANCING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND LEARNING ENJOYMENT AMONG TVET HOUSEKEEPING STUDENTS: A NARRATIVE STUDY Putu Hady Suryanatha; I Putu Indra Kusuma; Made Dharma Susena Suyasa
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 8 No 1 (2026): September
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v8i1.2632

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English vocabulary mastery is essential for TVET students in hospitality, particularly housekeeping students who require specialized vocabulary for professional communication. Although previous studies have shown that digital gamification can improve vocabulary learning, motivation, and engagement, limited research has examined the underlying learning processes through which gamification supports ESP vocabulary development and learning enjoyment among adult TVET students. This study explores how adult TVET students narrate the development of their ESP housekeeping vocabulary mastery and express learning enjoyment through digital gamification. A qualitative narrative inquiry design was employed with 10 purposively selected students from a Housekeeping program at a hospitality institution in Singaraja. Data were collected through classroom observations, reflective journals, and semi-structured interviews over six months and analyzed narratively to identify students’ experiences, vocabulary development, and expressions of enjoyment. The findings revealed that vocabulary development occurred through interconnected mechanisms involving repeated exposure, interactive practice, immediate feedback, peer interaction, and confidence building. These mechanisms encouraged students’ engagement and willingness to use English vocabulary. Students also demonstrated increased confidence, participation, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes toward learning. Despite difficulties in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary retention, students became more willing to practise and participate.
Describing The Language Used and Multilingual Texts on Tourist Signboards in Sambangan Village, North Bali Ni Kadek Puspita Sugiantari; Made Dharma Susena Suyasa; Putu Ayu Prabawati Sudana
Arus Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 6 No 2: Agustus (2026)
Publisher : Arden Jaya Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57250/ajsh.v6i2.3440

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Dunia pariwisata, khususnya di Bali, berkembang pesat baik di kota maupun desa. Berkaitan dengan hal itu, wisatawan yang datang, terutama wisatawan mancanegara di Desa Wisata Sambangan, membutuhkan arahan informatif, direksional, maupun regulatif. Kebutuhan tersebut memunculkan signboards untuk mendukung kegiatan wisata mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang mengkaji what languages are used, language function, dan multilingual text type dalam signboards tersebut menggunakan kerangka Landry and Bourhis serta teori Jakobson dan Reh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bahasa Inggris adalah bahasa dominan yang digunakan pada signboards di Desa Wisata Sambangan agar dapat menjangkau wisatawan secara luas, dengan fungsi yang dominan yaitu referensial karena signboards di desa wisata umumnya memberikan informasi yang jelas mengenai fasilitas yang ditawarkan. Sementara itu, tipe teks multilingual yang paling sering digunakan yaitu complementary untuk menyampaikan komunikasi yang saling melengkapi dari dua bahasa yang berbeda sehingga memberikan informasi yang utuh. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat terutama bagi pihak yang terlibat dalam pariwisata dalam menciptakan signboards yang lebih baik.