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STUDENT’S DIFFICULTIES IN LISTENING TOEIC TEST OF SEMESTER II (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS) AT THE STATE POLYTECHNIC BENGKALIS Desi Wahana; Ari Satria; Safra Apriani Zahraa
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 8, No 1 (2023): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 8, No 1 - 2023
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v8i1.3234

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Toeic test is one of the requirements to graduate at State Polytechnic Bengkalis. To pass in Toeic test, some of students get difficulties to pass the passing grade. The aim of this study is to find out students’ difficulties in listening to Toeic tests and how to overcome the problem. This study found that students’ ability in listening comprehension on Toeic test was average category from 11 students by 36.7%. Then students ‘difficulties in Toeic tests Picture description (used similar sound answered agree by 50%), question response (the speech rate answered agree by 53.3%), short conversation (unfamiliar word answered strongly agree by 53.5%), short talks (can easily miss the text answered agree by 43.3%). 
COMMON STUDENTS’ GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WRITING Safra Apriani Zahraa; Aswandi Aswandi
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 1, No 1 (2016): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2016
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (50.655 KB) | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v1i1.14

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Abstract: Grammar is one of important aspects in learning English. Most students faced difficulties in applying correct grammar in their writing. This study aimed to find out common students’ grammatical error in writing. This research was a descriptive research. This study showed that the most common students’ grammatical error is in the use of preposition with the percentage 36.8%. The error was commonly caused by the interference from their first language (interlanguage error) and the students’ problems inherent within the target language. Keywords : Grammar, Errors
Improving Students’ Grammar Mastery of Noun Clauses By Using Teacher’s Correction Technique Safra Apriani Zahraa; Halim Dwi Putra; Fanalisa Elfa; Ari Satria
ELT-Lectura Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v10i2.13565

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This study aims to know the improvement of students’ grammar mastery by using Teacher Correction technique. The research method used was a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research data included the results of the pretest and posttest regarding noun clauses. The data collection techniques used were classroom observation, interviews, pretest and posttest. The results of this study showed that the average score of students was 24.6 in pretest, increased from to in Cycle I to 39.2 in 69.2 II. It indicated that the use of Teacher Correction technique could improve students' understanding in mastering noun clauses. This technique can be one of effective ways for teachers or lecturers to teach noun clauses.
Does Peer Teaching Help Students in Mastering the Present Perfect Tenses? Safra Apriani Zahraa; Ari Satria; Halim Dwi Putra
Akademika: Jurnal Keagamaan dan Pendidikan Vol. 17 No. 1 (2021): Akademika: Jurnal Keagamaan dan Pendidikan | Juni 2021
Publisher : STAIN Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56633/jkp.v17i1.244

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This study focused on the use of peer teaching technique to improve students’ mastery on present perfect tense. The research method used was a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research data included the results of the pre-test and post-test regarding the present perfect tense. The data collection techniques used were classroom observation, interviews, pre-test, and post-test. The results of this study showed that the average score of students was 31.2 in pretest, increased from 60.7 in Cycle I to 88.3 in Cycle II. It indicated that the use of peer teaching technique could improve students' understanding in mastering the present perfect tense. This technique can be one of the effective ways for lecturers in teaching tenses especially present perfect tense.
A Study on the Students’ Mastery of Expressions of Preferences of English Study Program at STAIN Bengkalis Mayasari, Wan Julia; Zahraa, Safra Apriani
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 8, No 2 (2023): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 8, No 2 - 2023
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v8i2.3766

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Grammar is one of the language components that should be learned well by students. However, most of students still make a lot of mistakes especially in mastering expressions of preferences ; prefer…to, like ... better than, would rather… than, and would prefer … rather than. The aim of this study is to find out the students’ mastery of expressions of preferences and the easiest and the most difficult pereferences for them to master. Sixteen English education students of the second semester were the samples which they were given a set of multiple choices that they had to answer. The result showed that mean score of the students’ mastery is 60.62 which is classified into fair. The students’ mastery of expressions of preferences is 60.62 which is classified into fair. The easiest preference to master is preference prefer … to (67.96) and it is categorized into fair and the most difficult one is  preference would rather … than (53.56) and it is categorized into poor.
USING THE KAHOOT APPLICATION IN EVALUATING INFORMATICS ENGINEERING STUDENTS' LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE STATE POLYTECHNIC OF BENGKALIS Wahana, Desi; Satria, Ari; Zahraa, Safra Apriani
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 9, No 1 (2024): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 9, No 1 - 2024
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v9i1.4259

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Abstract: Many educators started to utilize technology application activities in the classroom. Kahoot is known to be an interactive approach to conducting quizzes or tests. In this study, the author discusses using the Kahoot application in evaluating informatics engineering students learning English. A qualitative approach utilizing data by using tests and documentation by taking a sample of 15 students undergoing the Applied Bachelor in Informatics Engineering Program. The findings using Kahoot are effective as an assessment of learning English and students' scores got very good category (6 students) with 40% percent from all 15 students involved. Keywords: Kahoot, Application, English Learning