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Journal : ELECTRUM: The English Language and Education Spectrum

The Use of YouTube videos to Improve Students' English Pronunciation Skills Sulistiyaningsih, Riski
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v4i2.260

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English pronunciation is a language skill that must be mastered well by students studying English, especially in the teaching department. Pronunciation that is less than perfect will result in misunderstandings and the meaning of the vocabulary can also be different. During the learning process in the classroom, the way of how to pronounce vocabulary is only given by the lecturer, which sometimes makes the class atmosphere less varied and students become less active. Therefore, this research discusses the effectiveness of videos on YouTube which are used as learning media during the English learning process in the classroom. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data in the form of the average results of students’ scores in English pronunciation which are tested orally. The research results show that the use of YouTube videos is very effective in improving students' pronunciation skills because the videos displayed come from native speakers who use British and American accents. In other words, videos on YouTube can become one of effective English pronunciation learning media. The research results also showed an increase of student scores in English pronunciation and students were more enthusiastic during the learning process in the classroom. 
The Influence of the SCL Method on Enhancing Students’ Independence in English learning Sulistiyaningsih, Riski; Nur Fadhilah
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v5i2.338

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English as a foreign language is a compulsory subject in every study program at university. English given in non-English departments is usually called English for specific purposes (ESP). Therefore, the English material given is adjusted to each department. However, in non-English departments, students sometimes feel bored in attending English learning process because it is not their interest. Lecturers must provide material without making students bored and make fun learning atmosphere so that students are active during the learning process. This research discusses the influence of student-centered learning (SCL) in English learning process, especially in non-English department students, related to the students' learning independence. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method using observation. The study used a sample of 38 non-English department students who took English course in one semester as respondents. Data were obtained from observations in learning process, questionnaires, and English score obtained by the students. Data analyses using percentage of questionare result and the mean score of the students as additional evidence of research result. The research results show that almost 90% students being active in the English class using SCL if the material related to their major. If the material is about English grammar which explained using SCL through students’ presentation, they are still difficult to understand the material. Grammar material is easier for students to understand if it is explained by the lecturer or what is called teacher-centered learning (TCL). In other words, lecturers can apply SCL in the English learning process for materials related to each major (ESP) to increase students’ activeness and independence during the learning process.