Tukan, Fransiska M. Ena
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THE DIFFICULTIES AND STRATEGIES OF EFL STUDENTS IN IMPROVING THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS Tukan, Fransiska M. Ena
IJIET (International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching) Vol 8, No 1 (2024): January 2024
Publisher : Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/ijiet.v8i1.3375

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This paper aims to explain the difficulties of EFL students in learning English, the difficulties in writing skills, and the strategies used to improve their writing skills. The participants were 20 students of SMPK. St. Isidorus, Lewolema sub-district, East Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur. A qualitative method was employed in this research using the interview as a data collection technique. The findings showed that the difficulties of EFL Students in learning English where they cannot (1) translate the English words, (2) read an English text, (3) write an English sentence, (4) pronounce, and (5) memorize the English sentence. Students have difficulties in writing such as lack of vocabulary, cannot write the word in English correctly, and translate the sentence in English. The strategies chosen by the students to improve their writing include learning how to translate the word, memorize the vocabulary, and learn to write the correct English sentence.
Student's Perception of Improving Speaking Skills Through Video Recording Task Tukan, Fransiska M. Ena
Journal of linguistics, culture and communication Vol 2 No 1 (2024): Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication
Publisher : CV. Rustam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v2i1.18-29

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Speaking is one of the most important skills to enhance effective communication. The research aimed to find out (1) students' perception of improving speaking skills through video recording tasks and (2) student's feelings when doing video recording tasks. The research was qualitative. The participants were ten students taking part in the Speaking 1 class in the academic year 2023/2024 at the English Department Program. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and a questionnaire listed. Findings showed student's responses to the speaking task, such as (1) students enjoyed making video recordings, (2) students often watched the video many times before being handed over to the lecturer, (3) students often reviewed and exercised through their video clips, (4) students often evaluated their video to recognize their speaking mistakes, (5) students always practiced their speaking before recording their video. In addition, relating to the students' feelings, data showed that students were happy to do a video recording task. They were confident in using the English language. They mentioned that it was easy to use the application for practicing. They could learn how to use the applications for editing a video. Therefore, these class activities were useful for helping students with their speaking. Their process can be seen in the progress which is going on.