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Voices From the Classroom: Students’ Perceptions of CEFR-Based English Materials in an Islamic Higher Education Context Haris Munandar; Faiz Rizki Muhammad; Dinar Dipta
English Teaching Journal : A Journal of English Literature, Language and Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/etj.v14i1.24756

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This study aimed to investigate students’ views toward English classroom materials used in the Language Class Program (LCP) at Universitas Darussalam Gontor. It also examined the process of selecting English teaching materials implemented in the program. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach involving twenty freshmen students as participants. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the process of selecting English materials in the LCP was primarily based on international standards, particularly the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and relied on materials adapted from the British Council. The material selection focused on students’ academic needs, language proficiency levels, and the development of four language skills, with greater emphasis on speaking and listening skills. However, some materials were considered less suitable for pesantren context and required further adaptation by the tutors. Furthermore, the study identified four main themes regarding students’ perceptions of the English materials: understanding of the materials, material suitability, skill difficulty, and students’ motivation in learning using the materials. Overall, students perceived the materials as relevant and useful for their academic needs, although differences were found in levels of comprehension, difficulties in certain language skills, particularly listening and writing, and fluctuating learning motivation. Therefore, this study suggests that English teaching materials should be continuously developed and adapted to better suit students’ needs and the educational context of the institution.
An Analysis of Students in Pronouncing English Fricative at The English Department of Unida Gontor Diska Fatima Virgiyanti; Nurin Farzana; Dinar Dipta; Aries Fachriza; Eka Indah Nuraini
ELLITE: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): ELLITE: November
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32528/ellite.v10i2.2400

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This research aims to investigate the types and factors of students’ errors in pronouncing interdental and alveolar fricative sounds. The methodology of this research used descriptive qualitative with percentages. Interview guidance included a pronunciation test, questionnaire, and documentation utilized in this research as instruments. 7 out of 37 respondents were selected by purposive random sampling for the interview. Data analysis used three stages such as error identification, classification error, and explanation error. Then, to validate data used data triangulation. The result of this study revealed that students had deviation in all types of errors. Namely, the misformation of 1525 scores, the addition of 113 scores, the omission of 80 scores, and the misordering of 26 scores. All respondents obtained a moderate classification of pronunciation errors and the sound /θ/ of 79%, the sound /ð/ of 81%, and the sound /z/ of 84% included a high error percentage classification. Lastly, Students’ pronunciation errors are influenced by 3 categories of error sources, namely interlingual transfer, intralingual transfer, and context of learning.
Exploring Illocutionary Speech Acts in Yasmin Mogahed's Dakwah Videos: A Pragmatic Study Dinar Dipta; Norhayati binti Haji Abd Karim; Amira Said Sholeh
JLE: Journal of Literate of English Education Study Program Vol 5 No 1 (2024): Volume 5 Number 1 July 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan (UIAD)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47435/jle.v5i1.2884

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Illocutionary speech acts refer to intentionally producing an utterance to achieve a specific purpose. This study aims to determine the types and functions of illocutionary speech acts in Yasmin Mogahed's Islamic lessons. This was a qualitative study to perform a content analysis. The data were from Yasmin Mogahed’s utterances through her speech on her YouTube account. Those utterances were selected using the types and functions of the speech act’s checklist. Only the utterances that contain illocutionary speech acts were used as the data. Therefore, these utterances were collected through documentation and a rater of linguistics to check the data accuracy. Later, the data were analyzed through reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. It was found that the types of illocutionary speech acts in Yasmin Mogahed’s speech included: (1) Assertive that consists of stating, concluding, and reporting; (2) Directives that consist of asking, requesting, and ordering; (3) Commissive that consists of promising and planning; and (4) Expressive that includes revealing the psychological state. The type of illocutionary act that appeared the most was assertive with an appearance frequency of 650 utterances, followed by directive of 202 utterances, expressive of 12 utterances, and commissive of 10 utterances. Meanwhile, the functions of the illocutionary act performed by Yasmin Mogahed were: (1) Competitive that includes begging, asking, and ordering; (2) Convivial that includes thanking, congratulating, and greeting; and (3) Collaborative that includes asserting, announcing, and instructing. The functions of illocutionary speech acts in Yasmin Mogahed’s video were revealed as collaborative of 659 utterances, competitive of 193 utterances, and convivial of 22 utterances. It indicates that during her speech, Yasmin Mogahed performs assertive type and collaborative functions since both especially aim to state only the truth hence, she frequently expresses what is considered correct according to Islamic lesson. Highlighting the findings, learning speech acts can be used to minimize communication misunderstandings hereafter.
INTERLANGUAGE IN SOUND: SYLLABLE-STRUCTURE MODIFICATION IN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AMONG INDONESIAN PESANTREN LEARNERS Dian Fajrina Mubarokah; Faiz Rizki Muhammad; Dinar Dipta; Haida Umiera Hashim
International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics (IJELAL) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Emerging Trends and Innovations in English Language Teaching: Insights from Lin
Publisher : Universitas Darussalam Gontor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ijelal.v6i2.24

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This study investigates syllable-structure modification in the English pronunciation of 11th-grade students at one of pesantrens institution in East Java. It aims to identify modification types in monosyllabic, disyllabic, and trisyllabic words, determine the most frequently affected syllable positions (onset, nucleus, and coda), and examine these modifications from a Second Language Acquisition (SLA) perspective. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through pronunciation tasks and semi-structured interviews. The findings show that pronunciation modification occurs systematically, reflecting learners’ developing interlanguage phonology. Four major modification types were identified: substitution, epenthesis, deletion, and cluster reduction. Substitution was the most dominant type, while nucleus modification occurred most frequently, indicating persistent difficulty in vowel production. From an SLA perspective, these patterns are influenced by first-language transfer, phonotactic constraints, and learners’ tendency to assimilate unfamiliar English sounds into existing phonological categories. Increased modification in longer words also suggests the role of cognitive processing limitations. Despite substantial English exposure in the pesantren environment, the persistence of these patterns indicates that input alone is insufficient without explicit phonological awareness and corrective feedback. This study highlights the importance of integrating phonological instruction with SLA-informed approaches to support pronunciation development in EFL contexts.
FROM GLOBAL FRAMEWORKS TO LOCAL CLASSROOMS NEGOTIATING CEFR-BASED ENGLISH MATERIALS IN A PESANTREN-BASED UNIVERSITY Faiz Rizki Muhammad; Haris Munandar; Dinar Dipta
The Journal Of English Teaching For Young And Adult Learners Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): Journal of English Teaching for Young and Adult learners
Publisher : English Education Study Program STKIP PGRI Pacitan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21137/jeeyal.2026.5.2.1

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The adoption of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has become increasingly prevalent in higher education institutions seeking to enhance educational quality and align language learning outcomes with international standards. However, the implementation of CEFR-based materials in culturally distinctive educational environments requires continuous negotiation between global frameworks and local realities. This study investigates how a pesantren-based university in Indonesia adopts, adapts, and implements CEFR-oriented English materials within its Language Class Program (LCP). Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with program administrators and tutors, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal three major themes: (1) CEFR as an institutional strategy for internationalization, (2) the localization of imported CEFR materials within the pesantren context, and (3) the mediating role of tutors in translating global standards into meaningful classroom practices. The study demonstrates that CEFR implementation is not a process of direct adoption but rather a dynamic negotiation in which global language policies are reinterpreted according to local educational values, institutional goals, and learners’ needs. The findings contribute to discussions on curriculum internationalization, language policy enactment, and material localization in Islamic higher education.