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A Study of Suffix -En Usage Comprehension in Words by EFL Students at Tadulako University Ahmad, Nur Anisa Fitri; Marhum, Mochtar; Patmasari, Andi; Manurung, Konder
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i1.1930

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This study investigates the extent of EFL students’ understanding of the suffix -en in English word formation at Tadulako University. This research employs a descriptive quantitative design, with data collected through a multiple-choice test and a questionnaire focusing on recognition, word formation, and meaning of the suffix -en. The data are analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that students experience low difficulty in recognizing the suffix -en, moderate difficulty in understanding its meaning, and high difficulty in word formation using the suffix -en. These results suggest that students’ difficulties lie mainly in productive and semantic aspects rather than in formal recognition, indicating the need for explicit instruction focusing on word formation practice and contextualized meaning analysis.
The Effect of Digital Flashcard on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Triwahyu, Triwahyu; Manurung, Konder; Patmasari, Andi; Thamrin, Nur Sehang
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1676

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This research aims to enhance the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students by applying digital flashcards in English learning at SMP Negeri 20 Palu. A quasi-experimental research design with a non-equivalent control group was employed. The population comprised 106 seventh-grade students, and the samples were selected using cluster random sampling, with class VII A assigned as the experimental group and class VII B as the control group. Data collection was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests to examine students’ improvement in vocabulary mastery. The findings revealed that students in the experimental group obtained a higher average post-test score (72.00) compared to those in the control group (56.13). Statistical analysis conducted using SPSS version 25 showed a significance value of p = 0.000, which is lower than 0.05, indicating that the alternative hypothesis was accepted. These results confirm that digital flashcards are effective in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. Furthermore, the pedagogical implications of this research indicate that integrating digital media into vocabulary instruction can foster students’ motivation, active participation, and independent learning, while also supporting the adoption of technology-based teaching practices in the classroom.
Enhancing Seventh Graders' Vocabulary Mastery Trough the Use of Movies : A Quasi-Experimental Study Landu, Miftahurrahma; Usman, Sriati; Patmasari, Andi; Anggreni, Afrillia
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1755

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using films as a learning medium to improve English vocabulary mastery in seventh-grade junior high school students. The methodology used is quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design involving two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. The sample size consisted of 64 students, divided equally into 32 students in the experimental group who were taught using films, and 32 students in the control group who were taught using conventional methods. The type of film used in the learning intervention was a short animated film that was story-oriented and had easy-to-understand dialogue, chosen for its relevance to the age and potential to attract students' interest. The main statistical analysis, specifically through an independent t-test, showed a statistically significant difference between the post-test scores of the two groups. These results indicate that the intervention using films resulted in a substantially higher increase in vocabulary mastery. Quantitatively, the experimental group showed an average increase (gain score) of 25% compared to the control group, which only showed an increase of 10%. This was proven by calculations using the SPSS 24 software system . Thus, the main conclusion of this study is that the use of films is an effective and efficient learning medium for improving English vocabulary mastery in seventh-grade junior high school students.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Adinda Afrillia Anggreni Agussatriana Agustianingsih, Dhea Ahmad, Nur Anisa Fitri Ahmar, Ansari Saleh Aisah Apridayani Akkas, Nahdia Alya Noor Khalishah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Andi Saadillah Anggreni, Afrillia Anida Anida Anjar Kusuma Dewi AR Samaula, Neysa Arid, Muhammad Arwansyah Ayu Rizkilla Azzahra, Bellatri Azzajjad, Muhammad Fath Budi Budi Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dwi Putri, Dwi Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Elis Susanti, Elis Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti, Eviyanti Fadiel, Mohamad Farah Humairah Fatimah Febryanti, Feby Feren Putri Patricia Fitrah, Mauizatul Hastini, Hastini Hijrinia Kusumaning Ayu Ifriana, Ifriana Jamiluddin Julia Marfuah Karina Nadhifah Putri, Eka Konder Manurung Kusuma Dewi, Anjar Landu, Miftahurrahma M. Said, Mawardin Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Malinda, Nur Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin, Mawardin Miftahul Jannah Misnariah Idrus Mochtar Marhum Mocthar, Mochtar Muhammad Ismail Muhammad Ismail Muhammad Ismail MUHAMMAD RAYHAN Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Nabilah, Putri Nadrun, Nadrun Nasir, Nurul Azizah M Natasya, Puspa Nur Sehang Thamrin Nuraini, Putri Nurherika, Nurherika Nurul Fitria Oktaviani Oktaviani Oktaviani, Siska Rahma Purnama Ningsih Puspitasari, Tribuana Rifara Rizkina, Zidna Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Said, Mawardin Muhammad Siti Aisyah Sitti Rahmawati Sriati Usman sukmawati Syahwalya, Fitra Triwahyu, Triwahyu Wahyudin Wahyudin Wanda Wanda Whanchit, Wararat Wilda Utami Zahen Da'im, Wildan Zam Zamia, Nur