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All Journal Kreatif Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan PREMISE: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature ISLLAC : Journal of Intensive Studies on Language, Literature, Art, and Culture Jurnal Ilmiah Lingua Idea Acuity : Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Jurnal Eduscience (JES) Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature BERNAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Journal of English Language and Education Journal of General Education and Humanities Modality Journal: International Journal of Linguistics and Literature Journal of Language and Literature Studies Literacy : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities Jurnal Kreatif Online Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Language Circle : Journal of Language and Literature e-Journal of Linguistics
Siska Bochari
Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia
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An Analysis of Errors in the Use of Simple Present Tense in Descriptive Text Written by Students at SMKN 5 Palu S, Sakina; Manurung, Konder; Nadrun, Nadrun; Bochari, Siska
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1175

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Grammar proficiency is vital for effective writing in English, particularly concerning the simple present tense in descriptive texts. While numerous studies have documented common grammatical errors, a gap exists in understanding the specific errors made by students at SMKN 5 Palu. This research aimed to identify and classify the types of errors made by tenth-grade students in their use of the simple present tense in descriptive texts and to determine the most prevalent error types. Employing a quantitative descriptive approach and Dulay's Surface Strategy Taxonomy, data were collected from 15 students through their written texts. The findings indicated that omission errors were the most frequent, accounting for 57.97% of total errors, followed by missordering errors at 8.70%. These results highlight significant challenges with subject-verb agreement and the correct application of auxiliary verbs. The study concludes that enhancing grammar instruction and incorporating error analysis can substantially improve students' writing proficiency. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in grammar education to address specific error patterns and enhance overall writing skills.
The Art of Derivation: Noun-to-Verb Transformations in Student-Written Sentences Andini, Citra; Bochari, Siska; Marhum, Muchtar; Darmawan
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): April 2025 Regular Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i2.21584

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The study investigates the use of affixes in the derivation process from nouns to verbs in sentences produced by EFL students at Tadulako University. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method, with data collected through written tests and questionnaires from 136 fifth-semester students. The data were analyzed using frequency distribution and descriptive statistics. From the written test, a total of 1.370 affixation errors were identified across seven targeted affixes. The prefix de- had the highest number of errors, accounting for 25% of the total. The questionnaire consisted of 50 items and was designed to measure five key variables: semantic clarity, parsing ability, affix frequency, productivity, and pars ability. The responses indicated that 78% of students found affixation confusing due to a lack of semantic transparency, while 65% admitted difficulty in segmenting complex words into base and affix. The reliability test of the questionnaire showed a high Cronbach's Alpha score of 0.988, confirming its internal consistency. The findings revealed that the prefix de- was the most difficult affix for students, with the highest error rate in the noun-to-verb derivation process. Several factors influenced students' difficulties, including semantic aspects, affix frequency, the ability to analyze word structure, affix productivity, and the ease of breaking words into their morphemes. This study highlights the importance of enhancing morphological awareness among EFL students, particularly in applying the derivational process as part of more effective English language learning. This recommendation is based on the observation that students’ limited familiarity with certain affixes, combined with insufficient explicit instruction in morphology, directly impacts their writing proficiency. Therefore, integrating morphological instruction into ELT—through focused affix exercises, contextual application, and parsing training—can significantly enhance students’ vocabulary growth, grammatical accuracy, and confidence in academic writing.
VISUALIZING SYNTAX: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREE DIAGRAM-BASED SENTENCE PARSING IN ADDRESSING STRUCTURAL AMBIGUITY IN EFL Bochari, Siska; Hastini, Hastini
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 12, No 5 (2025): Jurnal Eduscience (JES), (Authors from Malaysia and Indonesia)
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v12i5.7543

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Purpose – This study explores how syntax tree diagrams can help English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students better understand sentences that can be interpreted in multiple ways due to their structure. Structural ambiguity often confuses EFL learners, who may struggle to see how a sentence could have different meanings. While ambiguity in language is not new, there has not been much focus on practical ways to teach students how to deal with it.Methodology – Employing a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, this study involved 35 fifth-semester English Study Program students at Tadulako University. Participants received six sessions of instruction using syntax tree-based sentence parsing. Data were collected through a pretest, a post-test, and a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests to determine whether the method had a significant impact.Findings – The findings verified that students developed better skills to understand ambiguous sentences. The post-test scores exceeded pretest scores, and students demonstrated improved abilities to recognize how different sentence arrangements produce different meanings. The questionnaire results confirmed that students developed increased confidence through the syntax tree method, which helped them understand sentence structure.Contribution – This research demonstrates that visual tools, such as a syntax tree, provide valuable benefits for teaching English syntax to students. This research demonstrates that showing students sentence structure through visualization helps them understand complex grammar rules better. The findings present practical information for teachers who want to develop better classroom methods for teaching ambiguous sentence structures
An Analysis of Using Prepositional Phrase in Students’ Writing Jaya, Moh Yusril; Bochari, Siska; Hastini, Hastini; Rita, Ferry
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v9i2.2896

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Prepositional phrase is a group of words consisting of a preposition and its object that modify the object. This research focused on prepositional phrase that found on students’ writing made by fifth semester students of English Education Study Program, Tadulako University. The objectives of this research were to identify functions of prepositional phrase occur in the students’ writings and to find out the most dominant prepositional phrase used by the students in their writing. This research used descriptive qualitative design. The subject of this research was 10% of total subject (about 19 students). The subject was chosen by using purposive sampling technique. The data of this research were the sentences contain prepositional phrase in students’ writings. Based on the theory used, the researchers identified the functions of prepositional phrase in the data, and discovered the most dominant function of prepositional phrase. From the analysis, there are two functions of prepositional phrase found in the students’ writings. They are complement and adjunct. If it is adjunct, it can be adjectival adjunct and adverbial adjunct The most dominant function is complement which is 62%.
Analysis Of Derivational Affixes Found In Sentences Written By The Efl Students Of Tadulako University Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya; Siska Bochari; Hastini; Mochtar Marhum
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i1.3102

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The objectives of this study were to find out the most dominant and the most difficult function of derivational affixes in the sentences written by the students, and also to know the factor that influences students difficult to use the function of derivational affixes. The design of this study was quantitative descriptive with population were the 5th semester students of English education study program of Tadulako University who have taken the Morphology subject. The sample of this study was 151 students of the 5th semester students used simple random sampling technique. The instruments to collect the data were test and questionnaire. The result of the data analysis show that: (1) the most dominant function of derivational affixes used by the students was verbal suffix –ize that has function to change noun become verb, (2) the most difficult function of derivational affixes used by the students was the suffix -wise as the adverbial suffix that attached to a noun to form an adverb, (3) there were two factors influencing the students difficult in using the function of derivational affixes which was internal factor.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris bagi Pengelola Satpam sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kualitas Komunikasi dalam Layanan Keamanan Hastini; Bochari, Siska
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (JUDIMAS) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat STIKes Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/judimas.v3i2.623

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English language proficiency is an essential skill in security services, particularly for security personnel (satpam) who frequently interact with foreign guests. This article describes an English training program for security supervisors as an empowerment strategy to enhance the quality of communication and security services. The training was conducted in the form of an interactive workshop using a Training for Trainers (ToT) approach, where security supervisors were trained to become effective tutors for the personnel under their supervision. The training materials covered basic communication in security contexts, English teaching techniques, and teaching practice through simulations and role-plays. Evaluation was carried out using pre-tests and post-tests to measure participants’ improvement in English proficiency and pedagogical skills. The results showed an increase in post-training scores in both communication and teaching abilities. This program is expected to generate a sustainable multiplier effect through internal training conducted by the security supervisors, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of professionalism and the quality of security services.
Cracking The Code: Noun Phrase Complexity in Efl Student Compositions Chipta Sakti Parawali; Siska Bochari; Darmawan; Sudarkam R. Mertosono
Modality Journal: International Journal of Linguistics and Literature Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/mj.v4i2.8661

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This research investigates the dominant noun phrase patterns used by EFL students and identifies the challenges they face in constructing complex noun phrases. A descriptive quantitative design was applied, involving third-semester EFL students majoring in English Education at Tadulako University. Data were collected through tests and questionnaires, validated using the SPSS program to ensure reliability. Results reveal that the most frequently used noun phrase pattern is determiner + noun, accounting for 35% of the total noun phrases produced by students. In contrast, the least utilized pattern is premodifier + noun + postmodifier, representing only 1%. The analysis indicates that sociocultural factors, particularly students' linguistic environments, significantly influence their ability to construct complex noun phrases. Addressing these challenges may involve implementing inclusive curricula and culturally responsive teaching strategies. The findings have implications for curriculum design, emphasizing the need to enhance instructional materials and provide targeted practice to improve students' mastery of complex noun phrase structures.AbstrakPenelitian ini mengkaji pola frasa nomina yang dominan digunakan oleh mahasiswa EFL dan mengidentifikasi tantangan yang mereka hadapi dalam membentuk frasa nomina kompleks. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan melibatkan mahasiswa EFL semester tiga yang mengambil jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di Universitas Tadulako. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes dan kuesioner yang divalidasi menggunakan program SPSS untuk memastikan keandalannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola frasa nomina yang paling sering digunakan adalah determiner + noun, yang mencakup 35% dari total frasa nomina yang dihasilkan oleh mahasiswa. Sebaliknya, pola yang paling jarang digunakan adalah premodifier + noun + postmodifier, dengan hanya 1%. Analisis menunjukkan bahwa faktor sosiokultural, terutama lingkungan bahasa mahasiswa, memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan mereka dalam membentuk frasa nomina kompleks. Mengatasi tantangan ini dapat dilakukan dengan menerapkan kurikulum yang inklusif dan strategi pengajaran yang responsif secara budaya. Temuan ini memiliki implikasi terhadap desain kurikulum, dengan menekankan perlunya peningkatan materi pembelajaran dan pemberian latihan yang terarah untuk meningkatkan penguasaan mahasiswa terhadap struktur frasa nomina kompleks.Kata Kunci: frasa kata benda, kompleks, pola, faktor kesulitan.
Analysis of Grammatical Errors in the Writing of the Eleventh Grade Students at SMA Labschool UNTAD Palu Zakkaria, Muh; Manurung, Konder; Bochari, Siska; Hastini, Hastini
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.837

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The study aimed to investigate errors in students’ writing assignments and identify which errors students committed most often. This research was prompted by the fact that students in SMA Labschool UNTAD Palu struggle with the simple past tense as a language feature in recount texts. Utilizing a descriptive quantitative design, the study involved 15 students as the sample. Using the Surface Strategy Taxonomy by Dulay, Burt, and Krashen as a guide, it was shown that students commit all types of grammatical errors. Misformation was committed the most with a total of 127 occurrences (80,89%). Omission ranked second with 20 appearances (12,74%), followed by addition errors with 9 appearances (5,73%), and misordering ranked last with only 1 appearance (0,64%). The high number of misformation errors indicated that students were struggling to form correct verb tenses and to choose the correct word form. This suggests that students’ understanding of English morphology and tense usage is inadequate, especially in forming sentences with past-tense verbs.
Challenges in Inflectional Morphology: Errors in Plural Formation among EFL Students Sumah, Yulianti; Bochari, Siska; Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar; Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.853

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Many EFL students continue to struggle with plural formation, particularly in distinguishing regular and irregular noun patterns. This study aimed to identify the inflectional markings most frequently misused in forming plural nouns, to classify inflectional errors, and to calculate the frequency of each error type produced by EFL students. The researchers employed a quantitative descriptive research design. The study population consisted of third-semester students from the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University, with 153 participants selected via simple random sampling. A test consisting of 35 questions was used as the main instrument in this study, and the errors were analysed using Dulay’s Surface Strategy Taxonomy. The findings showed that the irregular form -f/-fe to -ves was the most frequently misused inflectional marking by the students, with a total frequency of 500 errors. Furthermore, 2,358 errors were found in students’ answers across four types: omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. Misformation was the most frequent type of error with a frequency of 1,014 (43.00%), followed by omission with 813 (34.48%), addition with 385 (16.33%), and misordering with 146 (6.19%). These findings indicate that students require more targeted instruction on irregular plural forms. The results highlight the need for teaching strategies that explicitly strengthen students’ morphological understanding to reduce recurring errors in plural formation.
English /v/ Under Pressure: Phonological Interference among Kaili Rai EFL Students Rahma, Adinda Mawadda; Bochari, Siska; Mukrim, Mukrim; Thamrin, Nursehang
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1197

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This study investigates phonological interference in the production of the English voiced labiodental fricative /v/ among Kaili Rai EFL students. The research problem arises from the frequent substitution of /v/ with /f/ among Indonesian learners, while variation across phonological positions and specific regional language backgrounds remains underexplored. The objective of this study is to identify the types and frequency of interference in /v/ pronunciation and to examine positional vulnerability in its realization. A descriptive quantitative design was employed. Thirty-four students were selected through purposive sampling from a population of 211. Data were gathered using word lists, minimal pairs, and sentence reading tasks containing /v/ in initial, medial, and final positions. The recordings were transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and analyzed through frequency and percentage calculations. The findings reveal three types of interference: substitution, omission, and epenthesis, with substitution emerging as the most dominant pattern. Interference occurred more frequently in word-initial and word-final positions than in medial positions, indicating that phonological position plays a significant role in second language segment production. The results demonstrate that pronunciation difficulty is not solely caused by the absence of a phoneme in the first language but is also shaped by positional distribution.
Co-Authors Agusti Rahayu Aminah Suriaman Amuntyastuti, Sekar Anggreni, Afrillia Annisa Nur Azizah Artika Chipta Sakti Parawali Citra Andini Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Eva Herayanti Fajrin, Zainul Ferry Rita Firghy, Siti Aisyah Mutiara Hasan Basri Hassan, Ahmad Javed Hastini, Hastini Hidayah, Barokatul Islamiati, Dini Jamiluddin, H. Jaya, Moh Yusril Konder Manurung Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Marhum, Muchtar Masyitha Madani Mertosono4, Sudarkam R. Mochtar Marhum Moh Yusril Jaya Muh Arid Muhammad Adithya Huzaifah Sandhi Mukrim, Mukrim Murkim Nadrun, Nadrun Niswatun Nafi'ah Nita Andriani Nur Sehang Thamrin Rahma, Adinda Mawadda Rita, Ferry S, Sakina S. Madanun, Nur Rahmi Sabang, Rahmad Rizkyanto Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Sukmawati Sadilia Sumah, Yulianti Zakkaria, Muh