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The Use of Digital Tools to English Learn Vocabulary Among 6th Semester English Language Education Students at the University of Mataram Ariani, Farika Dwi; Soepriyanti, Henny; Melani, Boniesta Zulandha; Kamaluddin
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/fgz9bs52

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English vocabulary mastery has undergone significant changes with the emergence of digital technology. This study aims to examine the use of digital tools in English vocabulary learning by students in the English Language Education Study Program at the University of Mataram, focusing on the utilization of various digital tools. This study used a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through online questionnaires completed by 52 participants and in-depth interviews with 10 purposively selected participants. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on the Braun and Clarke (2006) model. The results show that students use various digital tools in an integrated manner, combining social media, learning applications, digital dictionaries, and artificial intelligence (AI) in the vocabulary learning process. This process occurs continuously through the stages of discovering new words, understanding their meanings, and using them in sentences or conversations. Furthermore, the effectiveness of digital materials is evident in the multimodal support provided, such as visual and auditory aids to support understanding of meaning and pronunciation. The study also identified barriers to the use of digital tools, including distractions from non-educational content and technical issues related to internet connection. These findings indicate that the functional effectiveness of digital learning tools is directly related to students' strategies and their independent learning abilities. Theoretical and practical implications for the development of technology-based vocabulary learning are also discussed.
Local Guides' Experiences in Improving Speaking Skills Through Direct Interaction with Tourists in Lombok Lailbarokah, Uzly; Kamaluddin; Azis , Atri Dewi
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/q8p4ac24

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This research was motivated by the fact that most local tour guides in Lombok developed their English speaking skills not through formal education or structured training, but rather through hands-on work experience. This phenomenon raises important questions about how this informal learning process can effectively improve speaking skills, given the frequent occurrence of grammatical and pronunciation errors that do not hinder communication. This study aims to describe how on-the-job experiences improve the English speaking skills of local tour guides in Lombok. A qualitative case study design was employed, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation from two tour guides at Han's Lombok Daily Tours, Senggigi, who had worked for at least five years and learned English primarily through work experience. The results of the study showed specific improvements in all five aspects of speaking skills. Fluency improved dramatically, from frequent pauses and nervousness to more fluent speech, although there were still brief pauses. Vocabulary expanded rapidly, from being very limited to being able to use informal expressions and new tourism terms such as "alright, mate." Pronunciation and grammatical accuracy, although still found errors, no longer hindered communication because clarity of message was prioritized. Confidence increased significantly, from feeling uncomfortable to feeling calm and comfortable when speaking with foreign tourists. Finally, interactional skills became more adaptive, with the ability to use verbal and non-verbal strategies such as body language, smiles, gestures, and repetition to ensure tourists' understanding. The study concludes that on-the-job experiences serve as a natural and effective learning environment for developing tour guides' English speaking skills. Practically, these findings imply that the development of tourism human resources (HR) in Lombok need not rely solely on formal training or expensive English courses. Direct field experience through real-life interactions with foreign tourists has been shown to effectively improve all five aspects of tour guides' speaking skills.
Co-Authors Abu Bakar Abu Sofyan Ade Ahmad Mirza Agus Yasin Akhmad Alvi Sahri Akmal Ridwan Ali , Muhammad Aly Furqaan Abdurrafi Amrizah, Azizul Anang Muhamad Lutfi Ariani, Farika Dwi Arrasyid, Fauzan Asyhari, Fatimah Azis , Atri Dewi Benhard Kurniawan Pasaribu Benu, Didi Prasetyo Blasius Atini Bustamin Wahid Catur Navillah Puput Andhita K Cen, Cia Danuarta, Faris Edi Firmansyah Eko Purwadi Eko Purwadi Esti Royani, Esti Fajrianto Saeni Fitra Rio Ramadan Gumelar, Asep Ikhsan Hakmi Wahyudi Halil, Rahmatika Hanaan, Yusuf Ali Hanas, Dicky Hano’e, Emanuel M.Y. Hartono, Rudi Hary Darmawan Haryono, Wasis Helfi Rozalina Hernur Yoga Priyambodo I Made Sutajaya I Putu Herry Widhi Andika Ihwan Mahmudi Ilham Hafis Zulmiyadi Ines Heidiani Ikasari Irman Syahriar Ismunandar ISNAWATI Ivan Afriza Khaidir Fadil Khairunnisah Khoirul Nissa Kosasih, Andry Kusuma, Ketut Chandra Adinata Lailbarokah, Uzly Lik Afifah, Lana Lili Erina Lukman Rais Lutfi, Anang Muhamad Mahyuni Majid, Nurkholis Makin, Florian M. P. R. Mantasa, Kamaluddin Maruapey, Azis Masni Banggu Melani, Boniesta Zulandha Meliyani, Putri Risma Muh. Isnaeni Muh. Mawardi Muhajirin Muhamad Rizky Fadillah MUHAMMAD ALI Muhammad Julyanto Sarwinata Muhdar, Aswad Munifa Novika Dwi Anjani Novitasari, Eka Indah Nur Afifa Alfina Ramadhani Perani Rosyani Rahmalia Khairunissa Kurnia Rahman, Muhamad Arif Rajab Lestaluhu Redita Putri Intan Elfiti Renni Mayasari Rika Noverma Riskawati Risna Erni Yati Adu Rumakat, Laila Qadriyani Malikin Saeni, Agil Sarikun Siti Nurul Nikmatul Ula Soepriyanti, Henny Sriati SUYATI Syamsudin Syarief, Ulfah Amania Taryono, Mohamad Rizal Theresiana, Yunita Tnunay, Ite Morina Yostianti Uswatul Mardliyah Wahyu Setyadi, Muhammad Widya Digor Mufti Wulanda Tambunan Yosef Hano'e, Emanuel Maria Yuliana Pakpahan Yulianur Zulkarnain Yusuf Ali Hanaan