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Journal : Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF)

The Significant Effect of Using Phonetic-Based Materials in Teaching Pronunciation Skills in Grade XI of SMAN 1 Mataram Hidayat, Andre; Arifuddin; Arafiq; Kamaludin
Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): APR-JUN 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jeef.v5i2.854

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This research investigates the significant effect of using phonetic-based materials, particularly the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), in teaching pronunciation skills to eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Mataram. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model, the study involved 32 students from class XIF MIPA-6. Data were collected through pronunciation assessments using the Elsa Speak application, which analyzed students’ performance before and after treatment. The treatment consisted of structured lessons integrating phonetic symbols and guided practice across four meetings. The statistical analysis using a paired sample t-test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (t = 2.275 > t-table = 2.040, α = 0.05), indicating that phonetic-based materials positively affected students’ pronunciation skills. Despite the modest increase in mean scores (from 75.8 to 76.5), the improvement was statistically significant. The study concludes that the integration of phonetic-based materials is an effective approach to enhance English pronunciation among EFL students.
Needs Analysis for Designing English for Tourism Practitioners at Lantan Village Using Language-Based Responsibility Model Sabila, Widani Silvie Tsal; Sujana, I Made; Saputra, Agus; Kamaludin
Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): APR-JUN 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jeef.v5i2.863

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This study discusses the English language needs of tourism practitioners in Lantan Village, Central Lombok. This study identified 16 tourism actors, including tour guides and traders, who had difficulty communicating effectively due to limited English language skills. The study was conducted in Lantan Village, Central Lombok using R&D approach. Data collection procedures included observation, interviews and documentation, while the instruments used consisted of observation sheets and interview sheets. The results of this study indicate that a syllabus was created for tourism practitioners in Lantan Village, utilizing the Language-Based Responsibility Model (LBRM), this study conducted a needs analysis to determine the essential language skills needed to interact with international visitors. The findings of the study highlighted the need for English language training that is tailored to the local cultural context, leading to the development of a relevant syllabus aimed at improving communication skills. Ultimately, this study emphasizes that improving English language skills is essential to improving service quality and enriching tourist experiences, thus contributing to the development of sustainable tourism in Lantan Village.