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Diana Achmad
Secretarial Training Program, Faculty of Economics, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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The Types and Causes of Anxiety in EFL Students during Proposal Seminar Presentations Achmad, Diana; Abdul Samad, Iskandar; Muslem, Asnawi; Qismullah Yusuf, Yunisrina; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Thara Hendri Safitri; Linville, Heather
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v8i1.33682

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A proposal seminar presentation is one of the compulsory activities that university students must undertake before writing their thesis. This usually causes anxiety for students because they have to present their research proposals in front of lecturers as reviewers. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types and causes of speaking anxiety among English Education Department students at Universitas Syiah Kuala during their proposal seminar presentations. This study used a descriptive qualitative design in which questionnaires, interviews and observation were employed as research instruments. The data were collected from ten students who were presenting their research proposals. The analysis, involving percentages and transcript examination, revealed three types of speaking anxiety: test anxiety, communication apprehension, and fear of evaluation. Test anxiety emerged as the most prevalent type. Additionally, the study identified three primary factors contributing to speaking anxiety: fear of making mistakes, insufficient knowledge, and low self-confidence.
Cross-cultural communication challenges among pedicab drivers and vendors with foreign tourists in Aceh, Indonesia Fajrina, Dian; Wardana, Andri; Achmad, Diana; Adnin, Laily Nurul
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 11, No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v11i3.37180

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In the context of globalization, English plays a pivotal role, particularly in the tourism industry, where daily interactions with foreign visitors are common. This study investigates the motivations, challenges, and efforts of pedicab drivers and vendors when communicating with foreign tourists at the Tsunami Museum and Ulee Lheue Port in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were gathered through interviews with eight respondents: four pedicab drivers and four vendors. This studys findings reveal that pedicab drivers and vendors have a complex use of English, reflecting their motivations, challenges, and efforts to improve their language skills. The respondents expressed a strong desire to engage with foreign tourists, promote their products, and conduct tours, often motivated by positive interactions. However, they faced significant challenges, such as word recall, understanding foreign accents, and unfamiliar vocabulary, often relying on basic English or Indonesian for communication. To address these issues, they are making efforts to enhance their English proficiency through interactions with tourists and peers, demonstrating a commitment to improving communication and better serving their customers. The study emphasizes the need for improved language support in the tourism sector and offers valuable insights for educators. It accentuates the importance of increasing students awareness of Englishs practical relevance, especially for those pursuing careers in tourism and other globalized fields.
Kupi Gayo: Deixis in Ervan Ceh Kuls song lyrics Inayah, Nurul; Achmad, Diana; Irnanda, Septhia; At'thahirah, At'thahirah
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 10, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v10i3.31059

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Deixis, the linguistic phenomenon of words pointing to specific entities in discourse or situational context, has been explored in various forms of expressive arts. One interesting example of deixis in expressive arts is the use of deixis in song lyrics. In this present study, Gayonese local songs from Aceh, Indonesia, in the Kupi Gayo album by Ervan Ceh Kul, are studied by examining the deictic terms he used to construct the cultural context of ten songs. For this goal, the descriptive qualitative method was used to analyze the songs deixis using the framework of Grundy (2000). The results revealed that the songwriter used more first and second personal deictic terms, suggesting that he tried to add a layer of emotional connection between the artist and the listeners, allowing for a more immersive and relatable musical experience. Nevertheless, he used place and temporal deixis less frequently, indicating that he tried to create rich and immersive experiences for the listeners. The results showed that using deictic terms in the vernacular language facilitates effective communication and understanding within a specific community or culture. By understanding the function and purpose of deixis in the vernacular language, researchers and linguists can gain insights into how individuals in a society navigate their social interactions.
The use of podcasts in improving students’ speaking skill Bustari, Ahmad; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Achmad, Diana
(JELE) Journal Of English Language and Education Vol 3 No 2 (2017)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (291.355 KB) | DOI: 10.26486/jele.v3i2.256

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 AbstractPodcast is a digital recording which contains a recorded programs from television, radio, and interviews. Many researchers have discussed about the podcast as an alternative teaching media to support students developing their speaking skills. This research article aims at finding out if there is a significant improvement on students’ speaking skills by using this Podcast. Class XI IS3 was chosen as the sample of this study with total 30 students. This pre-experimental study employs pre-test and post-test. These tests are provided in the form of oral tests. The data from these tests were then calculated by using statistical formulas. The result showed that the post-test score was higher than the pre-test. The finding showed that there was a significant improvement of the students’ speaking skills performance after undertaking treatments. Thus, podcast media can be used as one of the alternative media in teaching English especially speaking skill in EFL classes. 
Co-Authors Adnin, Laily Nurul Aryanti, Puput At'thahirah, At'thahirah Ayunda, Ari Bustami Usman, Bustami Bustari, Ahmad Daniati, Rahmi Dian Fajrina Endang Komariah, Endang Hendra Heriansyah Iskandar Abdul Samad Linville, Heather Manurung, Hafni Ayu Dewi Muslem, Asnawi Nurul Inayah Risnaldi, Fahmi Septhia Irnanda, Septhia Siti Sarah Fitriani, Siti Sarah Sofyan A. Gani Thara Hendri Safitri tri wahyuni Wardana, Andri Yunisrina Q. Yusuf