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Games in Enhancing Productive Skills for EFL Students Munawarah, Siti; Hayati, Sifa; Fitriyani, Windi; Rahman, Erwan; Mieyrandha, Mieyrandha; Maharani, Laura Melinda; Tegar, Jonathan; Fauzi, Iwan
General English Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): EBONY- Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : The Study Program of English Education of Palangka Raya University 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/ebony.v4i2.14032

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This article explores the use of games as an effective pedagogical strategy for improving EFL students' speaking and writing skills. Conducted through a literature review, the study examines various games used in language classrooms and their impact on language learning outcomes. The importance of language as a communication tool and the need to enhance students' English-speaking and writing skills are emphasized. Teachers' role in leveraging innovative game-based learning strategies is highlighted, focusing on games like Zepeto, board games, spinning wheel games, and guessing games. These games offer engaging, real-time language practice, promoting fluency, confidence, and motivation. The research method used by this study was literature reviews. Findings indicate the efficacy of these games in enhancing speaking and writing skills for the EFL students. The study underscores the value of game-based learning in making language education more enjoyable and effective. Concluding, the study advocates for the integration of game-based strategies in language classrooms to boost students' interest, engagement, and proficiency in English.
Odysseus’ characterizations through implicative meaning of EPIC: The Musical Munawarah, Siti; Norahmi, Maida; Farid, Rezqan Noor; Khodijah, Fadila Umi; Fitriyani, Windi
Linguistics Initiative Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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This study aims to analyze the characterizations of Odysseus through implicature theory by Yule in EPIC: The Musical album. EPIC: The Musical is a musical song that tells Odysseus' journey as a legendary hero in the literary works of Homer. The researchers construct a pragmatics study using discourse analysis. The researchers analyze the 31 songs in the album to discover the implicature that portrays Odysseus' characters. In the finding, there were found 18 the characterizations that was divided into positive and negative traits. Based on the analysis, the most characterizations found in the song was ruthlessness. It showed the writer succeed to characterized Odysseus as a ruthless human who dared to defy God.