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ENGLISH DIPHTHONGS & STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION: AN ANALYSIS FROM PHONOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW Firghy, Siti Aisyah Mutiara; Bochari, Siska; Hastini, Hastini; Mukrim, Mukrim
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 13, No 1 (2024): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v13i1.9218

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Certain English sounds are absent from Indonesian, making pronating English diphthongs challenging for certain students. It is challenging for students to pronounce English diphthongs correctly due to various internal and external factors, including their ignorance of when to pronounce them based on their type and position. The researchers attempt to examine how difficult it is for the students and how they perceive English diphthongs based on the issue they are facing. This study's objectives are the most challenging diphthongs pronounced by students, the most difficult diphthong position, and the degree to which students struggle with pronouncing English diphthong sounds. The design of this study is quantitative and descriptive. Forty-two students comprise the study's sample, and their answers to an oral exam and questionnaire are used to gather data. The researchers found 97 errors in the closing type and 191 in the centring type of diphthongs uttered by the students. The most challenging position of diphthongs in their pronunciation is the centering position (eə, ɪə, ʊə). In addition, five factors are becoming the reason for students' difficulty in pronouncing English diphthong sounds. They are (1) the students have less confidence while pronouncing words, (2) each student has different and limited skills, (3) the lack of motivation from the students causes difficulties in the teaching and learning process, (4) the family environment is very influential in the language development of the students, and (5) the social environment is also one of the influences in the language development of the students. The implication of this study can be in the field of linguistics and education, for example, phonological theories and pedagogical strategies.
Elevating Lexical Proficiency: Enhancing Students' Vocabulary Mastery with English Spelling Bee Challenges Aras, Rahmalia Putri; Hastini, Hastini
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i1.191

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This study aims to determine if spelling bee competitions aid in vocabulary growth for SMP Negeri 3 Banawa class VIII students. This study uses a quasi-experimental research approach using both controlled and experimental categories. Purposive sampling was used to choose the sample. Class VIII A has twenty-four students, while Class VIII B and the control class also have twenty-four students. Vocabulary tests were administered both before and after therapy to gather data. There is a pre-test and a post-test for the test. The control class received 39.27 points, whereas the experimental class had an average projected score of 50.83. The experimental class's post-test score was 73.63, whereas the control group scored 49.86. The data analysis findings indicate α = 0.05 and Sig. (2-tailed) based on the t-test, the predicated equality between the two means is 0.000. Sig.(2-tailed) < α = 0.05. in light of this. Ho was turned down, while Ha was accepted. Calculations show that SMP Negeri 3 Banawa class VIII students' vocabulary mastery has increased dramatically due to using the English Spelling Bee.
Empowering Seventh-Grade Students with Crossword Puzzle for Vocabulary Mastery Ilma, Wafida Nur; Hastini, Hastini
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i1.201

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Students often struggle with mastering vocabulary in their English learning journey, necessitating English teachers to seek solutions. One viable strategy teachers can adopt is the integration of crossword puzzles to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery. Specifically, the study sought to determine if providing crossword puzzles to the SMP Negeri 3 Banawa seventh-grade students could enhance their vocabulary proficiency. To measure the impact of this approach, the researcher employed pre-test and post-test assessments as evaluation tools in a quasi-experimental study. Through purposive sampling, the researcher selected two classes, VII B and VII D, each with 29 students, as the study’s sample groups. Subsequently, data analysis revealed a significant disparity between the pre-test and post-test scores in the experimental class. Notably, the computed p-valued (two-tailed) was 0.000, falling below the predetermined significance level of 0.05, signifying the acceptance of the hypothesis. In conclusion, implementing the crossword puzzle in this study led to a noticeable improvement in the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Banawa.
Enhancing Students’ Oral Proficiency: Leveraging Film Watching for Speaking Skill Development Sapitri, Dian; Hastini, Hastini; Darmawan Darmawan
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i1.207

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not watching films helps students improve their speaking abilities. Using a pre-experimental research approach, the researcher included just one class in the study. The students of SMA Negeri 5 Palu in the tenth grade made up the research population. The researcher chose the sample through the use of purposive sampling. The 31 students in X M 8 served as the research sample for this study. Instrument testing was employed in the data collection process (pre-test and post-test). The Watching Film method was used to treat the experimental class. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test. The researchers discovered that the t-counted (5.16) was higher than the t-table (2.000). It indicates that the theory was approved. In conclusion, watching films helps SMA Negeri 5 Palu tenth-grade students improve their speaking skills.
Decoding the Suprasegmental Aspect: A Deep Dive into Word Stress Errors in English Pronunciation Nuraini, Latifah; Hastini, Hastini; Sudarkam R. Mertosono
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i1.209

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In pronunciation, students encounter significant challenges when it comes to stress. The majority of students often struggle with the accurate placement of stress in words. This research project seeks to identify the key aspects: the specific word categories that pose the most significant difficulty for students regarding stress placement, the syllable position where students commonly struggle with pronunciation, and the predominant types of errors made when attempting to pronounce stress in English. This research takes a quantitative descriptive approach to gather information about these three aspects. The study's target population consists of 250 students from Tadulako University, with a sample of 35 students chosen through purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through tests and mobile phones as research instruments, and the data were subsequently analyzed using basic statistical methods within the Excel application. The findings reveal that verbs are the most challenging for students to pronounce among various word categories, with 53 errors observed. Regarding syllable position, the ultimate position is the most difficult for students regarding placing stress on pronunciation, with 20 errors recorded. In line with the linguistic category, the error was identified in verb (48%), noun (25 %), and adjective (27%) errors produced by students.
The Use of Problem Based Learning In Developing Writing Skills of Grade VII Students of MTS Al-Khairaat Tondo Sri Wulandari, Riska; Hastini, Hastini
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i2.215

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This research is intended to prove that Problem-Based Learning can develop the writing skills of grade VII students of MTs Al-Khairaat Tondo. The study employs a quasi-experimental research design to assess the impact of PBL on students' abilities in writing procedure text. The researcher chose VII B and VII C Class as the sample for the study by using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed statistically to determine the significant difference in the student’s achievement before and after treatment. The results show the T-counted value of 5.95, surpassing the critical T-table value of 2.045. Consequently, the research hypothesis is accepted, signifying that implementing problem-based learning significantly contributes to developing writing skills among Grade VII students at MTS Al-Khairaat Tondo in constructing procedure text.
Analyzing Writing Errors on Narrative Texts Made by Grade Nine Students’ of SMP IT Qurrata A’yun Palu Maghfira, Maghfira; Hastini, Hastini
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v3i2.220

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Students often struggle with grammatical accuracy when writing in English as a second language. This study investigates the types and frequencies of errors made by ninth-grade Indonesian students in their English narrative compositions. The research objectives were to 1) identify common error categories within student-generated narrative texts and 2) determine which error type occurs most frequently. The study utilized a descriptive qualitative approach. Ninth-grade students at SMP IT Qurata’Ayun Palu were assigned a narrative writing task on a designated topic. The collected texts were analyzed using Dulay, Burt, and Krashen's (1982) surface approach error taxonomy. Results indicated a total of 70 errors across the students' work. The most prevalent error type was misformation (50%), followed by omission (36%), addition (13%), and misordering (1%). These findings suggest that difficulties applying correct grammatical forms are a significant obstacle to accurate narrative writing for these students.
A Syntactic Analysis of Constituent Structure in Sentences Written by EFL Students Sari, Lilis Indah; Bochari, Siska; Usman, Sriati; Hastini, Hastini
Jurnal Lingua Idea Vol 15 No 1 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jli.2024.15.1.9971

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This research aims to determine which student uses the most dominant conjunction, what students use the most difficult conjunction and why they have difficulty using correlative and coordinating conjunctions in their sentences. The population of this research was the 4th-semester students of the English education study program at Tadulako University. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling technique, and there were 151 4th-semester students. The researcher used a quantitative description. The data of this research used a test and questionnaire. The results of the data analysis show that (1) the most dominant conjunction used by the students was coordinating conjunction, especially conjunction “and” (2) the most difficult conjunction utilized by the students was correlative conjunction, namely conjunction “both…and”, the frequency of conjunction “both…and”, (3) there are two factors influencing the students in using coordinating and correlative conjunctions which are internal factor and external factor. The internal factors are: the students rarely improve their knowledge about conjunctions; The students are not interested in the material about conjunctions; The students do not understand the function of conjunctions; The students do not understand about lexical categories. The external factors are: There is no motivation from lecturers or teachers for students to learn the conjunctions; The lecturers or the teachers do not explain clearly the material of conjunctions.
THE POSSE APPROACH: A PROMISING WAY to BOOST READING COMPREHENSION Sepriana, Tanti; Hastini, Hastini; jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Mertosono, Sudarkam R
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 13, No 2 (2024): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v13i2.14611

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The objective of this study was to examine whether the application of POSSE (predict, organize, search, summarize, evaluate) strategy could enhance the understanding of reading skills of tenth-grade pupils in SMAN 7 PALU. This study utilized designing quasi-experimental, dividing participants into an experiment group and a control group. The technique of purposive sampling was employed to decide the sample, comprising 36 students from the experimental group and 35 pupils from the control group. Gathering of data involved pre-test and post-test assessments, with analysis conducted utilizing paired sample t-tests with the support of SPSS v.29 for windows. The findings indicated that applying of the POSSE approach effectively enhanced the understanding of reading among tenth-grade students attending SMAN 7 PALU. This conclusion was substantiated by the results of conducting the paired sample t-test, which showed a statistically notable disparity (2-tailed=0.0010.05) in the students’ learning outcomes between the initial assessment and subsequent assessment.
A Syntactic Analysis of Sentence Patterns Made by the EFL Students of English Study Program Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah; Bochari, Siska; Hastini, Hastini; Usman, Sriati
Jurnal Lingua Idea Vol 15 No 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jli.2024.15.2.9987

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The researcher found that students' ideas in written language are not organized structurally and adequately because of the lack of understanding of sentence patterns. Their sentences are not varied, meaningful, and effective. When the students construct a sentence, they tend to construct simple sentences consisting of subject, verb, and object. It means that they do not understand the variety of sentence patterns. This research was conducted to discover the variety of sentence patterns made by students, the most dominant sentence pattern in students' written work, and why students struggle to make sentences based on sentence patterns. This research method depends on quantitative descriptive data and statistical analysis. The population and sample of this research are the 4th-semester students of the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University. The researcher found 1.127 sentences produced by the students in their written work with seven patterns. The most dominant sentence pattern in the students’ written work is pattern SVA (subject + verb + adverb). The researcher also found that four variables make the students find difficulties in writing sentences: the students have problems in constructing affirmative and negative sentences, constructing sentences based on the rules, constructing sentence patterns because they have different understandings about sentence patterns, and because they cannot differentiate formal and informal sentences.