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METAPHORS ON JOHN LEGEND’S SONG "ALL OF ME": COGNITIVE SEMANTICS Tumanggor, Orli Binta; Siahaan, Desta Gloria
Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 1 (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.9.1.2023.1-12

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Metaphor is widely used in everyday life. In the cognitive-semantic approach, the meaning of language is associated with mental issues, and metaphor is considered an important matter in categorizing the world and human thinking processes as a tool to conceptualize an abstract experience domain into a concrete one in cognitive semantics. Metaphor is not only used in daily conversation but also in song. This study was aimed at investigating the varied metaphors: orientational metaphor, ontological metaphor, and structural metaphor used on the song "All of Me" by John Legend. It was found that there were 3 orientational metaphors, 8 ontological metaphors, 5 structural metaphors, in which one clause deals with both orientational and structural metaphors. The common use of metaphors was needed to be understood in English communication.
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION THROUGH ENGLISH SONG OF THE SEVENTH GRADE OF SMP KRISTEN KEFAMENANU Siahaan, Desta Gloria; Mnaka, Fridensia Nurini; Sahan, Anselmus; Tarigan, Surya Setiadi
Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 1 (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.9.2.2023.27-50

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The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement in listening comprehension of students by using English Songs in class VII students at SMP Kristen Kefamenanu. This research used the quantitative research to find the data and results of test. The subject of this study were 45 students consisting of 25 students and 20 students and the data were collected by using tetst and observation. The data obtained in the first cycle indicated an average score 5.8 with the percentage of students who passed the test was 8.28% while in the second cycle, the average score was 5.58, with the percentage of students who passed the test was 8.5%. Meanwhile, based on the observasion in the first cycle, the students listening comprehension were considered as deficient, and some students could not listen properly to the songs that were played to them. On the other hand, in the second cycle, students showed that they had been able to improve their listening comprehension through the use of English Songs. The results showed that there was an Improving The Students’ Listening Comprehension Of The Seventh Grade Of Smp Kristen Kefamenanu Through Songs.
METAPHORS ANALYSIS ON STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BOOK WRITTEN BY ROBERT ALAN HILL Tumanggor, Orli Binta; Siahaan, Desta Gloria; Tarigan, Surya Setiadi; Tampubolon, Jonris
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.9.2.2023.27-33

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The purpose of this study was to obtain the metaphor analysis on strategic financial management book. The title of the book is “Strategic Financial Management: Part 1”. This book was written by Robert Alan Hill contains of four chapters, and chapter one was conciously selected to be analysed because it introduced the general information about finance as drawn on the book’s title. Having analyzed chapter one in Strategic Financial Management: Part 1, it was found 22 items of conceptual metaphors. The dominantly domain used was about human, finance, war and company.
Duolingo Application as A Mean to Deepen Understanding of English Vocabulary by Students of English Educational Department Timor University Siahaan, Desta Gloria; Nahak, Maria Hendrika Kristen Indi; Bouk, Edmundus
Poltanesa Vol 25 No 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : P3KM Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51967/tanesa.v25i2.3189

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This study aimed to explain the role of the Duolingo application in improving English vocabulary comprehension and to provide valuable insights for educators regarding the potential of digital applications in English language learning. The Duolingo application is expected to help students of the third semester from English Educational Department at Timor University to deepen their understanding of English vocabulary. This research used a qualitative approach, the instruments used in this research were a vocabulary test and a questionnaire. The results of the vocabulary test showed that students who used the Duolingo application had a better understanding of vocabulary. The average test score was 76.7, with the highest was 93.38, indicating that the use of this application was able to provide a deep understanding of vocabulary, the lowest score was 66.7. The results from the questionnaire revealed that 50% of students strongly agreed and 50% agreed that Duolingo helped them quickly correct mistakes after each exercise. However, 60% of students felt that the application's features had a minimal effect on improving their learning experience, while 30% strongly disagreed. In terms of engagement, 60% of students regularly used the Duolingo application to learn English, while 40% did not. Furthermore, 80% of students felt that learning English became easier with Duolingo, while 20% agreed. 50% of students strongly agreed that the features within the application assisted in the learning process, while the other 50% agreed. 50% of students felt more enthusiastic about learning with this application, and the other 50% also agreed. The engagement and flexibility of the application were recognized as motivating factors for students to continue learning, with 50% strongly agreeing and 50% agreeing. However, there were challenges related to the use of community features. Only 20% of students strongly agreed that they were engaged with community features such as forums or study groups, while 40% disagreed and 40% strongly disagreed. On the other hand, 60% of students felt that motivational elements such as rewards and challenges influenced how often they used the application to study. In conclusion, the Duolingo application proved to be effective in deepening English vocabulary comprehension among third semester students of the English Educational Department at Timor University. This research provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of the Duolingo application as a tool for learning English vocabulary among students.
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION OF THE SEVENTH GRADE OF SMP KRISTEN KEFAMENANU THROUGH ENGLISH SONG Siahaan, Desta Gloria
LEAD (Language, Education and Development) Vol 3 No 1 (2023): September
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.lead.2023.3.1.9479

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The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement of listening comprehension of students by using English Songs in class VII students at SMP Kristen Kefamenanu. This research used the quantitative research to find the data and results of test. The subject of this study were 45 students consisting of 25 students and 20 students and the data were collected by using tetst and observation. The data obtained in the first cycle indicated an average score 5.8 with the percentage of students who passed the test was 8.28% while in the second cycle, the average score was 5.58, with the percentage of students who passed the test was 8.5%. Meanwhile, based on the observasion in the first cycle, the students listening comprehension were considered as deficient, and some students could not listen properly to the songs that were played to them. On the other hand, in the second cycle, students showed that they had been able to improve their listening comprehension through the use of English Songs. The results showed that there was an improvement of the students’ listening comprehension of the seventh grade of SMP Kristen Kefamenanu through songs.