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Journal : Esteem Journal of English Study Programme

NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE USED FOR STUDENTS IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT Anisa Zahroh Kusuma; Magdad Hatim; Yuspar Uzer
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i1.10168

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This need analysis research aimed to know the source of information that students’ need in the necessities, lacks and wants related to the students’ vocational area.  This study was a qualitative research and the data collected by the primary data of questionnaire to 39 students, teacher interview and the secondary data was the documentation of syllabus. According to Target Situational Analysis (TSA) of students needs in Hospitality Industry Department of Muhammadiyah Vocational High School 3 of Palembang, synchronized with interview and documentation, the students questionnaire revealed the “Necessities” were 81.5% or slightly high to upgrading their skills, not only for the requirement at school. Students “Lacks” in learning English for Specifics Purpose were 61.45% because the students lack of vocabulary. And the potential skills that students need according the “wants” in learning English shows that the most wanted skill is, 1) Speaking (80.95%), 2) Listening (80.8%), 3) Reading (75.9%) and lastly, 4) Writing (75%).   Related to the students needs, the students must practice more and aware with the English as the future needs in academic, career and personal interest to become capable and proficient as the communicative skills. This research was tried to discover the information about the potential needs on English for Specifics Purposes for vocational needs.
STUDENTS' SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION Atiiqah Mardhiyah; Aswadi Jaya; Yuspar Uzer
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i1.10216

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The purpose of this study was that students could communicate fluently using English in everyday life, using small group discussion strategies to make students more active in interacting with others. To collect the data for this research, the writer conduct in interview and questionnaire with the eight grade students at Junior High School Bina Jaya of Palembang. Each student will be given a paper like a questionnaire. The author will discuss the results of the research that has been done, namely using the small group discussion technique in learning speaking skills of students in the eighth grade. From the results of the questionnaire data processing, it can be seen from the statement item no.32 "Small group discussion techniques can improve students ''speaking skills". Most of the students chose 8 (50%) of the 16 respondents answered fully agree, while the rest chose 8 (50%) of the 16 respondents answered agree. Then the dominant result is balanced. The overall results of the study showed that small group discussions can effectively improve students' speaking skills, they actively conduct group discussions with their friends. Allow them to have an opinion and help each other, without mocking or laughing at each other.
VISUAL REPRESENTATION AND COMPREHENSION: THE EXPLORATION OF MULTIMODAL TEXT TO ENERGIZE READING OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS' AT STATE VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 5 OF PALEMBANG Inggit Ayu Fadilah; Aswadi Jaya; Yuspar Uzer
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i1.10226

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Reading is a critical English ability for students to attain develop master to examine English, it is crucial to the destiny of students who want to be better degrees of studying. This study was aimed at finding out the exploration of multimodal text to energize reading with visual representation and comprehension. This study used a qualitative descriptive method. The data in this study were, observation, documentation and questionnaire. Based on the result of questionnaire in graph of pie, it was found that 53% of students answered fully agree and 39% of 35 students answered agree, so it can be concluded a students to give the positive perception about multimodal text as a media to energize their reading, and it can be conclude that the tenth grade students of State Vocational High School 5 of Palembang has positive perception. So students can enjoy and explore the multimodal text with their own choices.
SPOTIFY APPLICATION AS A MEDIUM TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ LISTENING ABILITY Asmi Dwicahya cahya; Yuspar Uzer; Noviati
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v7i2.15919

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The advent of digital technology has revolutionized various sectors, including education, by providing automated and sophisticated systems to enhance learning experiences. This study explores the effectiveness of the Spotify application as a medium to improve students' listening abilities in English. Recognizing the significance of listening as one of the four essential language skills, this research addresses the challenge students face in mastering listening due to limited vocabulary and noisy classroom environments. Utilizing a pre-experimental design with a quantitative approach, this study involved pre-test and post-test assessments of two groups: a control class and an experimental class using the Spotify application. The research instrument consisted of written tests, including fill-in and multiple-choice formats, designed to measure students' listening performance. Data collection focused on comparing pre-test and post-test scores to evaluate improvements. The findings revealed a significant enhancement in students' listening abilities after using the Spotify application, with mean scores increasing from 42.89 to 82.42, reflecting a 39.52% improvement. The t-test value further supported these results (5.72 > 2.026). The study concludes that Spotify, with its diverse features such as music discovery, personalized playlists, lyrics integration, and offline access, serves as an effective tool to engage students and improve their listening skills. This method not only addresses the difficulties students face in listening but also motivates them through an enjoyable and interactive learning process.