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USING ACRONYM STRATEGIES TO TEACH ENGLISH TENSES: A CASE STUDY OF NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING BACKGROUND STUDENTS Mukhzamilah; Mintowati, Maria; Mulyono; Putra, Octa Pratama; Khushik, Ghulam Abbas
Magister Scientiae Vol. 54 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v54i1.7810

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The mastery of English tenses remains a significant challenge for many EFL learners, often exacerbated by traditional, abstract pedagogical methods that contribute to cognitive overload and performance anxiety. This study investigates the efficacy of food-based mnemonic acronyms as a cognitive scaffold to facilitate the learning and retention of grammatical structures. Adopting a qualitative research design, the study employs thematic analysis to examine the cognitive and affective shifts in the learning processes of four university students—BAW, PRN, JMM, and SDK—selected based on their diverse academic backgrounds and challenges with tense acquisition. The thematic analysis reveals that these associative tools function as vital "mental hooks," successfully lowering learners' affective filters and enhancing linguistic retrieval. The findings demonstrate a consistent transition from rote memorization and learning fatigue toward spontaneous, accurate, and organized linguistic production. Ultimately, this research provides empirical evidence that integrating creative, association-based mnemonics into the curriculum can improve grammatical fluency and transform the learning experience from a burdensome task into a structured and engaging cognitive process.
Fenomena Alih Kode dan Campur Kode dalam Konten TikTok pada Akun @Devinkosh Utari, Tri; Rahmadhani, Cindy Oktoviansyah; Aulia, Felysa Nur; Vianella, Cressida; Mintowati, Maria; Amaliyah, Rokhishotul
J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/j-lelc.2026.28067

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This study aims to identify the forms, analyze the influencing factors, and examine the functions of code-switching and code-mixing in TikTok content on the @devinkosh account. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a sociolinguistic approach. The data source consists of utterances in TikTok videos containing code-switching and code-mixing phenomena. Data were collected using the non-participatory observation technique (SBLC) and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that there are three main forms: internal code-switching, external code-switching, and code-mixing. External code-switching is the most dominant form, characterized by shifts from Mandarin to Indonesian and English. Code-mixing generally occurs in the form of lexical insertion from other languages into the main language structure. The factors influencing these phenomena include communication context, interactional goals, speaker identity, and the need to clarify meaning. Functionally, both phenomena serve as effective communication strategies.