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English Speaking Proficiency Of Local Tour Guides In Selong Belanak: A Quantitative Study Mahmudatul Farida; Maysuroh, Siti; Surayya, Siti Ayu; Marzuki, M. Junaidi
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): August
Publisher : LITPAM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jar.v5i3.5955

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This study aimed to measure and classify the English speaking proficiency of local tour guides in Selong Belanak and to identify their primary linguistic strengths and weaknesses. Employing a quantitative descriptive design, this study involved 20 local tour guides selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through audio-recorded role-play speaking tests and assessed independently by two raters using a standardized 1–5 scoring rubric adapted from Harris (1969), focusing on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency. The findings revealed that the participants achieved an overall mean score of 3.48, indicating a Good level of English speaking proficiency. Among the assessed components, fluency emerged as the strongest aspect (M = 3.80), followed by pronunciation (M = 3.55), whereas grammar represented the principal weakness (M = 3.10), reflecting limited structural accuracy despite effective communicative performance. The findings indicate that informal, autodidactic language acquisition within a tourism environment effectively develops communicative fluency and intelligible pronunciation but is insufficient to strengthen grammatical competence. These results provide practical implications for designing targeted English for Tourism or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training programs that prioritize grammatical development while maintaining the communicative fluency of local tour guides, thereby supporting service quality and sustainable tourism development.
Exploring Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among English Department Students at Hamzanwadi University Aulia, Safna Aziza; Maysuroh, Siti; Surayya, Siti Ayu; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jar.v5i3.6250

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Comprehending complex English academic texts remains a primary challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students due to linguistic limitations and immature metacognitive control. Therefore, this study aims to deeply explore how metacognitive awareness and reading strategies are utilized by novice EFL students when facing text comprehension difficulties. The research employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design involving 34 second-semester students at Hamzanwadi University. Quantitative data were collected using the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI) questionnaire, followed by purposive semi-structured interviews with 11 participants to explore their cognitive rationalizations. The results revealed that students predominantly relied on Problem-Solving Strategies (M=3.90) and Support Strategies (M=3.68), whereas Global Strategies (M=3.61) were the least utilized. Qualitatively, the findings uncovered that students’ metacognitive monitoring was highly reactive; the selection of tools like digital translators was pragmatically driven by the need for efficiency and cognitive load management to avoid mental fatigue and vocabulary memory failure. In conclusion, while novice learners effectively use instant support tools to overcome immediate linguistic barriers, this heavy reliance on digital convenience tends to supersede a more holistic and critical reading evaluation process.
Exploration of The Role of Meta-AI-Based Learning Media in Students’ Writing Skills in Phase F Muhammad Husnu; Muhammad Yusron Azani; Siti Ayu Surayya
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i3.6607

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This study explores the use of Meta AI in writing instruction, students’ experiences of its assistance, and implementation barriers in a Phase F EFL classroom. A qualitative case study was conducted in 2026 at Baiturrahman Mahmudi Bebuaq Islamic High School in Central Lombok, Indonesia, involving one English teacher and 20 Grade XII students. Data were collected through non-participant classroom observation, semi-structured interviews with the teacher and a purposively selected subset of students, and documentation of writing activities. Analysis involved data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing, with thematic analysis used to identify patterns across sources. The classroom account indicates that Meta AI supported idea generation, vocabulary exploration, grammar checking, sentence construction, and revision. Teacher guidance emphasized preparing independent drafts and evaluating AI suggestions before incorporating them into students’ writing. Students described the assistance as helpful and reported greater confidence, while also expressing concerns about originality and dependence. Implementation barriers included unstable internet connectivity, limited device access, difficulties formulating relevant prompts, and acceptance of suggestions without sufficient understanding. These findings provide a contextual account of reported and observed writing practices rather than evidence of measured improvement in writing competence. The study highlights teacher guidance, critical evaluation, and access conditions as important considerations when integrating conversational AI into secondary school writing instruction
UTILIZING STORY-BASED MNEMONICS TO ENHANCE TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS' MASTERY OF THE ACADEMIC WORD LIST Anggun Trisnani; Siti Ayu Surayya; M. Junaidi Marzuki; Yulia Agustina
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Wiralodra English Journal
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v10i2.531

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Despite growing interest in mnemonic strategies for vocabulary instruction, empirical evidence on the use of story-based mnemonics to develop Academic Word List (AWL) mastery in Indonesian secondary education remains limited. This study aims to examine the effect of the story-based mnemonic technique on twelfth-grade students’ mastery of the Academic Word List (AWL) at MA Al-Ijtihad Danger. This study employed a quantitative pre-experimental design using one group pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of 30 students selected through random sampling. The instrument was 30-item AWL vocabulary test validated by experts and proven reliable (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.87). The treatment was conducted in four instructional meetings. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired samples t-test. The results showed that the mean score increased from 10.83 (SD = 2.97) in the pre-test to 18.70 (SD = 4.15) in the post-test. The paired-samples t-test revealed a significant difference (t = -16.68, p < 0.05), indicating that the story-based mnemonic technique significantly improved students’ mastery of the Academic Word List. These findings suggest that integrating academic vocabulary into meaningful narratives can serve as an effective and engaging instructional strategy for enhancing academic vocabulary development in senior high school EFL classrooms.