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Factors Influencing Maritime Vocational Students’ Difficulties in Translating English Vocabulary: A Case Study at SMK Pelayaran Lintas Nusantara Barru Syamsinar, Syamsinar; Mahmud, Murni; Muhayyang, Maemuna
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v6i4.296

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Vocabulary translation ability is a crucial component of English language learning, particularly for students in vocational schools preparing for international professional fields such as maritime studies. However, many students still encounter various challenges in translating both general and technical vocabulary. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with students’ difficulties in translating vocabulary at SMK Pelayaran Lintas Nusantara Barru and to identify the most dominant factors influencing these difficulties. This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach involving 60 students from grades X, XI, and XII of SMK Pelayaran Lintas Nusantara Barru. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests. The study examined internal factors (language ability, motivation, interest, and learning strategies) and external factors (teaching methods, learning media, and learning environment). The findings revealed that students' difficulty with vocabulary translation was high, with an average score of 3.67. Both internal and external factors showed a positive and significant correlation with students’ translation difficulties, with language ability (r = 0.68) and learning strategies (r = 0.63) being the most important contributors.Meanwhile, the learning environment showed the weakest relationship (r = 0.38). These results indicate that students' translation difficulties are primarily influenced by limited language proficiency and ineffective learning strategies. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers adopt more contextual teaching methods and utilize interactive learning media to enhance students' comprehension and practical application of vocabulary.
The Use of Digital Storytelling in Improving Students’ Speaking Skills at MTs Madani Alauddin Pao-Pao Basri, Nurhasna; Tahir, Muhammad; Muhayyang, Maemuna
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i1.315

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This study aims to investigate the use of digital storytelling as a learning medium to improve students’ speaking skills. Specifically, it examines whether the implementation of digital storytelling significantly enhances students’ ability to speak English and explores students’ perceptions toward its use in the learning process. This research used a quantitative approach with quasi experimental design. The population of the research was the eighth-grade students. The sample was 20 students as experimental class and 20 students as control class20 students in the experimental class and 20 students in the control class.The researcher used test and questionnaire as the instruments of this research. The researcher used a speaking test and a students’ questionnaire as the instruments of this research. This research analysed the effect of using digital storytelling in improving students’ speaking skills. The design of this research was a quantitative research through quasi experimental using a non-equivalent group design. Quasi experimental in this research to measure the effect of the objects being experimented with. The result showed that the mean score of pre-tests in the experimental class was 51.8, and in the control class was 52.4. and the mean score of the experimental class in the post-test was 66.5, and the control class was 58.61. There was a significant effect of the mean score between the two groups on students’ speaking skills in using digital storytelling, but not in MTs Madani Alauddin Pao-pao. Questionnaire responses were analysed descriptively to determine the mean score of 4.075 shows that students’ attitude in the affective component belongs to the Positive category. The study concluded that the use of digital storytelling has a positive impact on students' speaking skills at MTs Madani Alauddin Pao- pao. Students feel more confident, more creative, and can better organise their ideas. Despite challenges in terms of technical skills and the time required to create digital stories, the benefits gained from using digital storytelling are significant in improving students' speaking skills.
Co-Authors A Halim A. Egi Setiawan A. Muliati A.Muliyana A.Azis Abduh, Amirullah Abdullah, Sitti Aisyah Adhe Ramdhany Syam Adys, Himala Praptami Afra, Firyal Talietha Ahmad Bukhori Muslim Ahmad Talib Ainun Ainun Ainun Nurdzizati Aliyah Nur Khalizah Alqadry, Nusul Anti Alyah, Alijawati Alyarosali Alyarosali Amanda Nur Utami Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni Amra Ariyani Amra Ariyani Amra Ariyani Amra Aryani Ananda Salsabilah Ramadhani Andi Alfiana Andi Nindyia Nur Ramadani Putri Andi Pogeng, Andi Khofifah Andi Rahmi Utami Anindya Anisa Ayuningsih Anindya Anisa Ayuningsih Ariyani, Amra Armas, Muhammad Fakhrul Arung, Stevany Datu Aryati, Shinta Sutji Rahayu Asilah, Nur Asis, Alya Difa Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati, Asriati Asrifan, Andi Astuty, Ratri Septi Aulia Mutmainna Bachtiar Auliyaputri, Nurul Azhari, Ahlam Azis, Nurul Maghfirah Baa, Sultan Balawara, Andi Wulan Bangsa, Ade Fitriani Kesuma Bashir, Sitti Nurul Mutmainnah Al Baso Jabu, Baso Basri, Muhammad Arham Basri, Nurhasna Besse Siska Ulfia Ningsih Cardoso , Luís Dahlia Dahlia Dasilva, Yudha Anfantri Dewi Kartika Sari Dzhelilov, Akhtem A Ernawati Fadilla, Andi Aenul Fadliyah, Riskatul Farahdiba, Syarifah Farida Hasan Firmansyah Firmansyah Furqoni, Inayah Fuzia, Aldita Anggun G Hasriani G, Hasriani Gandhy, Dwi Shintia Geminastiti Sakkir Geminastiti Sakkir Hajar, Andi Hartawan, Hari Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Hasriani G Hasriani G Hasriani G, Hasriani G Hasriani Hasriani, Hasriani Hasrullah Hasrullah Hazah Agung Izni Helmiyanti Himaya Praptani Adys Ihsan, M. Muadz Muwaffaq Jamiah Jamiah Jihan Nur Faatihah DM Jumraini Jumriah Rusdi Kamaruddin, Adinda Kholis, Wahidin Nur Kirana, Haritsah Ayu Kisaman Salija Kisman Salija, Kisman Korompot, Chairil Anwar Kurnia Annisa La Sunra Lely Novia M, Andi Fitri Rahmasari Magfira, A. Mansyur Mardiyanah Nasta Mardiyanah Nasta Marlina Marlina Martin Andrew Masyithah NR, Nurul Megawati Megawati Misnawaty Usman Mudinillah, Adam Muh. Tahir Muh. Tahir Muh.Fakhrul Armas Muhalim, Muhalim Muhammad Asfah Rahman Muhammad Basri Jafar Muhammad Rifqi Syamsuddin Muhammad Tahir Muhammad Tahir Muhammad Wiranto Muhammad Yamin Muhammad Zainal Arifin, Muhammad Zainal Mukhlisah Syahrul Muliati, A. Muliati, Andi Munir Munir Munir Munir Munir, Munir Murni Mahmud Mursyidah Saleh Mustika Mustika Mustika Mutia Asisyifa Noni, Nurdin Novayanti Sopia Rukmana Novia, Lely Nur Aeni NUR AENI Nur Fadhilah Nur Fadilah Nur Malikul Mulki Rahman Nur Safitri Nur Safitri S Nurdin Noni Nurdzizati, Ainun Nurhasina Nurhasina Nurindah Purnama Sari Nurrahmi Nurrahmi Nurul Hikmah Perti, Desy Puspasari Pramustia Murti Putra, Aldhy Alamsyah Putri Ramadhani, Putri Putri, Hadriyanti Eka Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmad Risan Rahmad Risan Rahmah, Amaniar Rahman, Ufia Ananda Rajni, Andi Febrianti Ramadhani, Adelia Reski, Ade Ervina Rini Yunianti Siregar Rizki Fauzi Ruslan, Zumrah Magfirah Ryan Rayhana Sofyan Ryan Rayhana Sofyan, Ryan Rayhana Safitri, Dea Serly Sahib, Nurfaizah Sahril Nur Sahril Nur Sahril Sahril Sally, Fauzan Hari Sudding Samsul, Cheria Tri De Afril Samtidar, Samtidar Shideng, Ahmad Sintia Ekawati Sri Yulianti B St. Fajriana Tahir St. Sarah Al-Azhari Suarni Dewi Suci Amaliah Suhaefi, Mutia Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Sultan Baa Syahruni, Syahruni Syamsiarna Nappu Syamsiarna Nappu, Syamsiarna Syamsinar Syamsinar Syarifuddin Dollah Talib, Dr. Ahmad Tammasse Thahirah Thahirah Ulviana Rasni Umar, Nur Fadhilah Wa Ode Julistina Toresa Yunisah Azzahra Zahirah M, Nur Fadilah Zikriyah Zikriyah Zurgawi Zurgawi