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Students Perspective of Pronunciation in English as Foreign Language (EFL) Classroom Aboe, Roswita M; Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Thalib, Syamsul Bachri; Bundu, Patta
Proceeding International Conference on Malay Identity Vol. 4 (2023): Desember 2023
Publisher : Jurusan Sejarah, Seni, dan Arkeologi, FKIP, Universitas Jambi

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In pronunciation class, students encountered problems in pronouncing specific words. The problems students faced are mostly found in practicing and drilling segmental and suprasegmental words. This research intended to find out difficulties that students experienced in studying pronunciation and their perspectives as to how the methodology of teaching this subject can improve their English articulation in English as a Foreign Language Classroom. This research employed descriptive qualitative analysis. The subjects of the research were 90 students and two (2) English teachers(lecturers).The researcher used observation, questionnaires, and interviews as data collection tools in adition to the students' specific test findings of segmental and suprasegmental aspects in a text. The results of this study demonstrated student’s perspective and better approach for teaching and mastering pronunciation Abstrak Di kelas pronunciation, mahasiswa sering mengalami masalah dalam mengucapkan kata-kata tertentu. Permasalahan yang dihadapi siswa sebagian besar pada latihan dan mengulang-ulang kata segmental dan suprasegmental. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesulitan-kesulitan yang dihadapi siswa dalam mempelajari pengucapan atau artikulasi dan perspektif mereka mengenai bagaimana metodologi pengajaran mata pelajaran ini dapat meningkatkan artikulasi bahasa Inggris mereka di Kelas Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah 90 siswa dan dua (2) orang Guru Bahasa Inggris (dosen). Peneliti menggunakan observasi, angket, dan wawancara sebagai alat pengumpulan data selain temuan tes khusus siswa pada aspek segmental dan supra segmental dalam suatu teks. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pandangan mahasiswa serta pendekatan yang lebih efektif untuk mengajar dan menguasai pengucapan.
Students’ Speaking Obstacles in the Fourth Semester of English Education Study Program Muhajir, Novirjayanty; Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Latif, Taib
EDUKASI Vol 22, No 1 (2024): EDISI MEI 2024
Publisher : Universitas Khairun

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This study aims to determine students' speaking obstacles and how they overcome them in the fourth semester of the English language study program. One lecturer and twenty students were taken as research subjects in the fourth semester. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method for collecting and analyzing data. This research is conducted by providing observations and interviews as an instrument. The results of the study show that several obstacles faced by students are divided into two factors, namely internal factors and external factors. In terms of internal factors, there are seven obstacles faced by students in learning to speak such as lack of vocabulary, poor grammar, speaking anxiety, fear of making mistakes, low participation, low self-confidence, and mother tongue use. External factors are divided into two categories: environment and lecturer's personality. Students enhance their speaking skills through various methods, including joining an English club or course, forming groups for practice or discussion, learning on social media, listening to English songs and podcasts, and watching movies.
Exploring Students' Perception of English Speaking through Outdoor Learning Activities Polis, Felyks Deka; Budi Lestari, Sri Ayu; Anwar, Indry Widyasti
Cakrawala Bahasa Vol 14, No 1 (2025): Edisi Mei, 2025
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Khairun

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This study explores students' perceptions of English speaking through outdoor learning activities in the English Language Education Study Program of Khairun University. Employing a mixed-methods approach, 30 students participated in the research. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that outdoor English speaking activities can effectively enhance students' confidence, motivation, comfort, engagement, and vocabulary acquisition. Students also perceived that learning outside the classroom provides an opportunity for spontaneous interaction, reduces anxiety, and encourages authentic language use. Outdoor learning also created a supportive environment that encouraged collaboration among peers. These findings suggest that speaking activity in an outdoor setting is an effective teaching method and offers a holistic approach to language learning.
AN ASSESMENT OF STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF ENGLISH PRONOUNS: A CASE STUDY Nur, Asniar U.M; Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Octasary, Magvirah
Jurnal Bilingual Vol 15, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Bilingual EDISI MEI 2025
Publisher : Universitas Khairun

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This study aims to assess the ability of Grade VIII-1 students at Al-Irsyad Junior High School, Ternate City, in using English pronouns during the 2025 academic year. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected from 42 purposively selected students through a test consisting of 10 multiple-choice and 20 essay questions. Results showed that only one student reached the excellent category, 45.23% were in the good category, 14.28% in the fair category, and 38.09% also classified as fair. The average score was 54.66, indicating a generally low level of proficiency, largely due to students’ difficulty distinguishing between subjective and objective pronouns.
EVALUATING COHESION AND COHERENCE IN THESIS INTRODUCTIONS: A THEMATIC PROGRESSION ANALYSIS OF EFL STUDENTS’ TEXTS Ismail, Ade; Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Sailuddin, Sartika Putri; Ismail, Hijril
Indonesian Journal of Learning and Instruction Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Kuningan

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This study was conducted to determine EFL students' skills in writing a thesis introduction. Five student dipilih berdasarkan level keterampilan menulis di mana kelima mahasiswa ini merupakan mahasiswa terbaik. The analysis method used is thematic progression. The student texts were analyzed for each paragraph, then counted how many sentences applied the Constant Theme Pattern, Linear Theme Pattern, Split Theme Pattern, and Derived Theme Pattern. The findings indicated that from the total 194 sentences being analysed, seventy-six employed this pattern to connect ideas. Another aspect of connecting ideas is the cohesive devices used. The higher application of definite articles, pronouns and word repetition is evident. Students majorly drew definite articles and demonstrative pronouns (e.g. this, that) which then makes it adaptable for readers to follow their idea development in a paragraph. Regarding the coherence, students in this study significantly relied on the theme of sentences to be the source of their idea development. Despite the clarity and coherence being well managed in students’ writing, the link between ideas can still be diversed by employing other patterns. Moreover, some rhemes contain new information that need further elaboration as the text grows. Students have applied the rules of thematic progression, although there are several sentences that do not comply with the principles of cohesion and coherence. Guidance and feedback from the lecturer is really needed so that writing skills are maintained, especially in writing the introduction to the thesis.