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Exploring Oral Presentation Performance: Level of Mastery and Common Problems of EFL Students from Selected University Sahan, Anselmus; Abi, Benyamin Kau; Wisrance , Maria W.; Seran, Yanuarius
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v4i3.9212

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This study aims to explore the EFL students’ performance in oral presentation by categorize their level of mastery, and to reveal if there are any common problems during the performance. This descriptive quantitative study purposively invited 24 students as the samples from the third semester of English Study Program at Timor University. The data were based on students’ performance on 10 selected texts which recorded to measure their oral presentation after an internal workshop. The analysis and the scoring were based on Harris’ (1969) five components in scoring speaking and with Brown’s (2004) six oral proficiency scoring categories. However, this study focusing only on the pronunciation and fluency categories to be in line with the scoring rubric of competence in the 2021 Academic Regulation of Timor University. The results showed that the students have mastered the oral presentation because their average score is 82 based their right answer is 144/150. This average scores then analysed using the Academic Regulation of Timor University (2021) showing the majority of the students is categorized excellent (19 out of 26 students). Nevertheless, two major problems in common this study manage to reveals were mispronounced/wrong pronunciation (13%) and lack of fluency (5%). The result implies that these two common problems should be put in attention during the process of learning oral performance i.e., English presentation in public. Further studies are suggested to investigate the impact of practice in improving students’ oral presentations through specific workshop.
Implementation of Crossword puzzle Games to Improve SMA Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Da Cruz, Oktofiano Satria; Sahan, Anselmus; Abi, Benyamin Kau
Indonesian Educational Research Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Improving Learning Quality and Student Abilities
Publisher : CV. Samuel Manurung and Co

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/ierj.v1i2.21

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The research subjects were the tenth-grade students and the research area was at SMA DharmaAyu Kefamenanu. This research investigated the improvement of students’ vocabulary by using crossword puzzle games in the classroom. The research design was Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles. The research subjects were 10 of the tenth-grade students of SMA Dharma Ayu Kefamenanu. The data were collected by using observation and vocabulary achievement tests. The collected data were analyzed statistically by using a percentage formula. The students’ average score was 76.5% in pre-test 1 of cycle one; then it was improved to 79.8 % in post-test 1, and increased to 87.5 % in post-test 2 of cycle 2.  It indicates that the students’ vocabulary and level of mastery was improved by using crossword puzzle games. This result reminds the teachers of English to use crossword puzzle in teaching and learning process of English, particularly to boost the students’ vocabulary mastery.
Improving Pronunciation Skills through English Songs for Junior High School Students Siki, Veliana; Pale, Erlinda Sonya; Abi, Benyamin Kau
International Journal of English Education and Linguistics (IJoEEL) Vol 6, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Nurul Jadid

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/ijoeel.v6i2.9061

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This study entitled “Improving Students’ Speaking Skills Through English Songs For The Eight Grade Students Of Smp Negeri Oenenu In The School Year 2023/2024.” The purpose of this study are: 1) To know how english songs improve speaking skills of SMP Negeri Oenenu. 2) To know the problems faced by the students in using english songs to improve their speaking skills by conducting Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of this research is eighth grade students at SMP Negeri Oenenu which consisted of 25 students and was conducted in two cycles. The instrument of collecting data was oral test, observation, and interview. Based on data analysis, the score of students’ oral Test improved in every test. In the result of students’ tests were showed that the mean score of pre-tests was 64,2. The mean score of the test in cycle I was 72. The mean score of the tests in Cycle II was 79. Based on observation sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. After giving the treatment by listening to English songs, the students’ English Pronunciation in pronouncing English words improved. It was concluded that listening to English songs can improve the students’ English Pronunciation.