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The quality of an English summative test of a public junior high school, Kupang-NTT Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana
English Language Teaching Educational Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v3i2.2311

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This study aimed at examining the quality of an English summative test of grade VII in a public school located in Kupang. Particularly, this study examined content validity, reliability, and conducted item analysis including item validity, item difficulty, item discrimination, and distracter effectiveness. This study was descriptive evaluative research with documentation to collect data. The data was analyzed quantitatively except for content validity, which was done qualitatively. Content validity was analyzed by matching the test items with materials stated in the curriculum. The findings revealed that the English summative test had a high content validity. The reliability was estimated by applying the Kuder-Richardson’s formula (K-R20). The result showed that the test was reliable and very good for a classroom test. The item analysis was conducted by using ITEMAN 3.0. and it revealed that the the test was mostly constructed by easy items, most of the items could discriminate the students, most distracters were able to perform well, and the most of items were valid.
Pelatihan Pidato Bahasa Inggris sebagai upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Speaking Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Seran, Yanuarius; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Pale, Erlinda Sonya
Empowerment Vol. 5 No. 02 (2022): Empowerment
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Hukum Fakultas Hukum Universitas Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/empowerment.v5i02.5516

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This community service activity was done as an effort to improve Students’ English speaking skill. As one of language skill aspects, speaking skill must be actively developed. The reality shows that the graduates both in school level and high education level have not shown the maximum speaking skill. Some of the contributing factors include psychological factors where students do not speak English because they are afraid to make mistake. Further, they are lack of confidence. Another cause is the minimum space for students to develop themselves besides less of class hours. This community service has two main purposes. First, to help students improving their speaking skill through English speech training activity. Second, to help students to be more confident in speaking English. This community service was conducted through socialization method, tests, lecture method, workshop, and guidance. This activity was done face to face by implementing the health protocols. The activity was run smoothly. The team expects that this activity can improve students’ motivation to speak English.Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan sebagai wujud nyata upaya peningkatan kemampuan siswa-siswi dalam berbicara (speaking) bahasa Inggris. Sebagai salah satu aspek keterampilan berbahasa, keterampilan berbicara harus dengan giat dikembangkan. Kenyataan di lapangan menunjukan bahwa para lulusan baik pada tingkat sekolah maupun pada tingkat perguruan tinggi belum menunjukan kemampuan berbicara yang maksimal. Beberapa faktor penyebab diantaranya adalah  faktor psikologis dimana siswa-siswi tidak berbicara bahasa Inggris karena malu, takut salah dan kurang percaya diri. Minimnya kosa kata dan pengetahuan tata bahasa juga diketahui berkontribusi pada kemampuan berbicara siswa-siswi yang rendah. Penyebab lainnya adalah kurangnya ruang bagi siswa-siswi untuk mengembangkan diri disamping jam pelajaran yang sangat minim. Tim pelaksa pengabdian pada masyarakat ini memandang perlu adanya suatu tindakan untuk membantu siswa-siswi menigkatkan kemampuan berbicara mereka di luar jam sekolah. Program pengabdian ini memiliki dua tujuan utama. Pertama, meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris siswa/i melalui pelatihan pidato bahasa Inggris. Kedua, membantu siswa/i agar lebih percaya diri dalam berbicara bahasa Inggris. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah metode sosialisasi, tes, ceramah, pelatihan (workshop), dan bimbingan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM ini dilaksanakan secara tatap muka dengan tetap memperhatikan protokol kesehatan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berjalan dengan baik dan lancar. Tim pelaksanaan PKM berharap kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan motivasi siswa-siswi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan  berbicara (speaking) 
Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Duolingo dan Busuu Menggunakan Media Smartphone Pale, Erlinda Sonya; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Sulaiman, Eugelin; Banfoe, Petrus
Berdikari: Jurnal Inovasi dan Penerapan Ipteks Vol. 12 No. 2: August 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/berdikari.v12i2.22096

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The current community service aims at socializing and introducing how Duolingo and Busuu applications were used in English learning. This activity was undertaken in a Junior High School at the border area between Indonesia and Timor Leste, SMPN Napan grade IXA. The problem to be addressed in this activity was the absence on the use of English applications to support the learning. This fact was supported by observation result in which the English learning focus only on the use of some textbooks. The method comprises 3 stages: informing how to operate Duolingo and Busuu applications to the students, executing the English learning process supported by Duolingo and Busuu applications, and checking the students’ understanding on the use of both applications. The outcome of the community service pinpointed that the students were very enthusiastic when they operated those applications. Moreover, the interesting design of those applications encouraged the students to complete exercises in the applications. The class atmosphere was becoming more alive even though the learning process was done at noon or in the afternoon.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Perhotelan bagi Siswa-Siswi SMK Suarna Wisata Perbatasan Timor Leste Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Seran, Yanuarius; Oki, Hildalia; Seran, Yohanes
Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Vol 9 No 4 (2024): Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Mathla'ul Anwar Banten

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30653/jppm.v9i4.937

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Pelatihan bahasa Inggris perhotelan bagi siswa-siswi SMK Suarna Wisata dilaksanakan karena adanya kebutuhan siswa-siswi untuk menguasai bahasa Inggris perhotelan yang dapat berguna di dunia kerja. Manfaat yang diperoleh peserta pelatihan adalah kemampuan untuk: 1) melakukan percakapan berbahasa Inggris dengan tamu; 2) menerima pengarahan lisan dan tertulis dari tamu; dan 3) berkomunikasi dengan tamu melalui telepon. Pelaksanaan pelatihan diikuti dengan evaluasi pada peserta, pengajar, dan implementasi kegiatan. Pelatihan dilaksanakan selama tiga hari dengan lima topik yang diajarkan Hasil pre-test menunjukkan lebih dari 80% siswa belum memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup tentang bahasa Inggris perhotelan. Hal ini tercermin dari nilai pre-test para siswa yang kurang dari 70. Berdasarkan hasil observasi, tes, dan angket, siswa-siswi SMK Suarna Wisata sangat bersemangat mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan ini. Para siswa merasa kegiatan pelatihan ini berdampak positif bagi mereka seperti menambah pengetahuan terkait kosa kata bidang perhotelan dan menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri untuk berbicara bahasa Inggris. Capaian kegiatan pelatihan bahasa Inggris perhotelan ini terlihat dari hasil post-test yang meningkat. Hampir semua siswa memperoleh nilai 70 ke atas (baik). Selain itu, pengajar dinilai efektif dalam memfasilitasi kegiatan pelatihan sehingga kegiatan serupa diharapkan dapat terus berlanjut. English for hospitality training for Suarna Wisata Vocational School students was carried out because there was a need for students to master it which can be useful in the world of work. The benefits obtained by participants were the ability to: 1) carry out English conversations with guests, 2) receive verbal and written directions from guests and 3) communicate with guests via telephone. Implementation of the training was followed by evaluation of participants, instructors, and implementation of activities. The training was carried out for three days with five topics taught. The pre-test results showed that more than 80% of students did not have sufficient knowledge of English for hospitality. This was reflected in the students' pre-test scores which were less than 70. Based on the results of observations, tests, and questionnaires, the Suarna Wisata Vocational School students were very enthusiastic about participating in this training activity. The students felt that this training activity had a positive impact on them, such as increasing their knowledge of hospitality vocabulary and increasing their confidence in speaking English. The achievements of this English for hospitality training activity can be seen from the increasing post-test results. Almost all students scored 70 and above (good). Apart from that, teachers were considered effective in facilitating training activities so that similar activities are expected to continue.
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS CONCERNING SMARTPHONE USAGE IN EFL LEARNING Pale, Erlinda Sonya; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Seran, Primus; Leda Leu, Aloysia Trivonia
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v12i2.6697

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The infancy of research on junior high school students and English teachers in the border areas concerning the implementation of smartphones in English learning triggered the researchers to conduct a study to deal with the phenomenon. Hence, a recent study was undertaken to acquire the following goals. 1) to identify the level of smartphone utilization as a medium of learning English at SMP Satap Sono and SMPN Napan. 2) to know the perception of the students and English teachers of SMP Satap Sono and SMPN Napan towards using smartphones as a medium for learning English. This study embraced 60 participants comprising 30 students from SMPN Napan and 30 from SMPN Sono, as well as 3 English teachers from the two schools. The research design applied was qualitative descriptive. To procure data, the researchers applied three instruments: questionnaires, interviews, and class observation. The researchers observed the learning process in which English teachers and students incorporated smartphones, distributed questionnaires to the students and the English teachers, and interviewed the students and the English teachers concerning the implementation of smartphones as a medium in English learning. Further, the data were scrutinized by a descriptive method. Research results signified that the level of using the smartphone in learning English for the students and English teachers in SMP Satap Sono and SMPN Napan was categorized as low. On the contrary, the English teachers and the students had positive perceptions of the application of smartphones to support English learning. Then, the current study could inform the English teachers at the two schools on how their students perceive the integration of smartphones. Henceforth, it is expected that the subsequent researchers could explore a variety of English learning applications to be applied by the students and teachers at the border area.
The Effectiveness of Paralanguage in English as Foreign Language Classes Seran, Yanuarius; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Verdial, Jose Da Conceicao; Kok, Alfian Sandy William; Seran, Yohanes
International Journal of English Education and Linguistics (IJoEEL) Vol 7, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Nurul Jadid

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/ijoeel.v7i1.10760

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This study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of paralanguage in English as Foreign Language (EFL) class. Descriptive qualitative method was utilised in this study. Researchers took paralanguage as the object of this study. Random sampling was applied in taking the sample. Source of the data were taken from observation check list and interview. The data were analysed using paralanguage theory. The result revealed that teachers implemented paralanguage in class. (1) healthy synergy could be created between teachers and students; (2) the tone or pitch of the voice helps provide confirmation of an explanation; (3) variations in tone can make the class atmosphere not flat and monotonous; (4) variations in tone, optimal voice volume according to students' conditions in the classroom, and clear accents and articulations can help students follow the teacher's explanation and students can comprehend the explanation of the material effectively; and (5) teachers’ preparation in the classroom determines the continuity of optimal teaching and learning and teachers can avoid frequent use of fillers which will lead to monotonous classes.  The implication of this study is due to the significant influence of paralanguage in teaching and learning process, teachers especially English teachers need to apply paralanguage in class. An effective instruction not only does focus on the transferring the materials, nevertheless the effort applied to lead students to e comprehensive understanding of the materials learned.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UTILIZING PICTURE CARDS IN ENHANCING STUDENTS VOCABULARY SKILLS Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Bouk, Edmundus; Manahutu, Natalia
Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : English Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences, Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/edulanguage.9.2.2023.1-13

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The purpose of this research was to know whether using picture cards is effective to improve the students’ vocabulary achievement and to analyse the students’ difficulties in learning vocabulary using picture cards. The method used in this study was Pre-Experiment design type one-group pre-test and post-test. The population in this research were 273 students of tenth grade become the sample were 15 students of the Language Class. This study was conducted at SMAS K Warta Bakti Kefamenanu. The instrument that the researcher used was vocabulary test. The research result shows that using picture cards as media in teaching vocabulary could improve their vocabulary achievement. The research findings the frequency and rate percentage of the students’ vocabulary in pre-test from 15 students, there were no students got Excellent, Good, Fair category, 15 or 100% students classified into Very Poor category. While the frequency and rate percentage of the students’ vocabulary in post-test from 15 students, there were 4 or 26.6% students classified into Excellent, 10 or 66.6% students classified into Good, 1 or 6.6% students classified into Fair, there was no students Very Poor category. The researcher concluded that the score and rate percentage in post-test was greater than the rate percentage in pre-test. It means that the students’ vocabulary was improved after treatment by using picture card.
Language Learning Strategies in Teaching Speaking: A Case Study at SMK Negeri Nibaaf Ua, Pricila Ines; Luruk, Fransiska Densiana; Bouk, Edmundus
Datokarama English Education Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : English Tadris Department, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/dee.v6i2.126

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This study investigated the language learning strategies, defined as the intentional techniques used by teachers to facilitate students’ language development, employed by English teachers in teaching speaking at SMK Negeri Nibaaf. The purpose of the research was to identify the strategies that the teachers used and the challenges that they faced. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, and two English teachers participated in the study. Data were collected through classroom observations and interviews. The non-participant classroom observation was employed in three meetings. To support the observation, the semi-structured interview was addressed to two English Teachers. The data was analyzed in three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data reduction involved selecting and focusing on relevant information, data display was conducted through descriptive narrative, and the final stage involved drawing conclusions to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that the teachers implemented several strategies, including showing and telling, setting clear lesson goals, providing flexible time, encouraging collaborative work, and giving feedback. These strategies were effective in enhancing students’ speaking performance, as most students became more confident and willing to speak English. However, some challenges persisted, such as limited vocabulary, shyness, and pronunciation difficulties. The study concluded that effective strategies significantly improved students’ speaking skills, but teachers needed to continuously adapt their approaches to address learning problems.