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English Pronunciation, Intonation, and Accent Reduction for Japanese Speakers Azkiyah, Hayatul; Putri, Hilma Pami; Eliza, E; Syafitri, Widya
Jurnal Langua Vol 6 No 2 (2023): Langua: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, ISDIK Kie Raha Maluku Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8149113

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The purpose of this study was to review the book of English Pronunciation, Intonation, and Accent Reduction for Japanese Speakers. This research applied library research method to review a book related to technique in teaching English pronunciation. Data were prepared and analyzed using data reduction, data display and drawing the conclusion. The review result of this research were the book is recommended and appropriate as new pronunciation guides and online courses, and learn tips and technique for teaching and learning English pronunciation, intonation and accent reduction. The advantages of this book is a practical and user-friendly guide that provides specific advice and exercises to help Japanese speakers improve their English pronunciation. The writer also give application and online link related to the material. The book is designed specifically for Japanese speakers, so it may not be as helpful for learners from other language backgrounds. This book may be too technical for readers who do not have a background in phonetics or linguistics. It also more focused on prounciation aspects rather than overall langugae acquisition, so the readers may need to seek other sources to strengthen their English language skills as a whole.
The Correlation Between Students Reading Anxiety and Their Reading Comprehension at the Eighth Grade of SMPN 3 Bukittinggi Hafiza, Maqsuratun; Syafitri, Widya; Eliza, Eliza; Putri, Hilma Pami
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Pusdikra Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v5i1.1802

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Theoretically, reading anxiety can affect their reading comprehension. This research is aimed to uncover whether there is a correlation between reading anxiety and their reading comprehension. Empirically, the rationalities of the research are based on the three main rationales. Firstly, The pupils experience anxiety when attempting to understand the English texts, and occasionally they exploit this as a justification to skip class. Second, students believe it is difficult to read in other languages, particularly English. Thridly, many students become worry about making mistake. The research was a correlation research. The population of research was students of class VIII SMPN 3 Bukittinggi, aeround Five classes, consist of 140 students. The sample for the research was 140 students selected using the total sampling technique. Tests and questionnaires were used to get the data. This research utilized the Pearson Product Moment to examine the data and tested the hypothesis. The results were consulted in a t-table with a significance level of ?=5%, and the t-test method was applied. Findings from the eighth grade PFS indicated a relationship between students' reading anxiety and comprehension. Strong correlation (0.668) was found for SMPN 3 Bukittinggi. Based on the strong correlation threshold of 0.60-0.799, the researcher determined that rxy = 0.668 with N 138 was statistically significant. It indicates that whereas ha was accepted, ho was refused. When the research's mean, ho, was rejected and ha was approved, the Pearson product moment formula was used to compare it to the R-table. The results showed that rxy (0.668) > rtable (0.167). In summary, the findings indicated a favorable relationship between eighth-grade SMPN 3 Bukittinggi students' reading comprehension and their reading anxiety.