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The Portrait of Scientific Approach Assisted by Video in EFL Reading: Participatory Action Research Wahono, Suparwoto Sapto
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 9, No 1 (2023): March 2023
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1483.465 KB) | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2023.v9i1.6684

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Learning English cannot be separated from reading skills. Explanatory text is one type of English text in reading skills. This text introduces students to natural events or phenomena that are often studied by students of natural science programs. The purpose of this study is to improve the students' ability to read explanatory texts with a scientific approach using video. This study used classroom action research with cycle stages consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The data collection techniques used were observation with field notes, documents, and written tests. Findings suggest that the scientific approach using video improved the students' skills to read explanatory texts. It was proved that the average result of the pre-cycle was 70 and the average result of the first cycle was 75.
GOOGLE TRANSLATE: A TOOL FOR TEACHING RECOUNT PARAGRAPH WRITING TO EFL STUDENTS Wahono, Suparwoto Sapto; Rohmah, Siti Afifatur
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 4 (2024): Applied Linguistics in the Digital Age and Cultural Context
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v10i4.8872

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This study investigated the effectiveness of using Google Translate as a tool to teach recount text writing to EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students in the second grade of MTs At-Thohiriyah, a junior high school in Jember, East Java, Indonesia. The study, conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach, analyzed data collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The findings revealed that Google Translate was an effective tool for teaching recount text writing, helping students understand the structure of recount texts, expand vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and increase motivation and interest in learning. The study also explored the challenges and limitations of using Google Translate in language learning and provided recommendations for educators seeking to integrate technology into their language teaching practices.
HOW IS HOT-SEAT GAME IN THE EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION IN LEARNING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL? Syahroni, Ali Imron; Wahono, Suparwoto Sapto
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v1i1.7889

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English is a subject that not all students like. Teachers need media to make students enjoy learning English. One of media is Hot Seat game. Hot seat game is a game that is played in groups with the aim of honing their speaking skills and their vocabulary. In playing Hot Seat game they will naturally add their vocabularies in English, which helps in speaking skills. There were two research objectives on this research, namely: 1) to describe the students’ perception of hot seat game to stimulate them in learning English. 2) To describe the students' understanding of the use of the hot seat game in learning speaking skills. This research used descriptive research by qualitative approach. The subjects were 20 students from class XI SMA Istiqlal. The data was collected by observation, and interview. The data were analyzed by using technique which consisted of data collection, data condensation, data display and conclusion drawing. To check the validity of data, writer used source and method triangulation. There were two findings in this study namely 1) Students felt happy when the class implemented hot seat games. 2) Students were satisfied that by using hot seat they added new vocabulary for English Speaking skill. In speaking skills, the students have to be able to choose the right word, pronunciation, intonation, and sentence construction.