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Investigating EFL Students’ Perception of English Vocabulary Acquisition Through Online Gaming Lusy Angraeni; Chuzaimah Chuzaimah; Fadli Nasir
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 6, No 2 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (893.802 KB) | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v6i2.13328

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This study focuses on university students’ opinion about secondary vocabulary acquisition through an online game. This study employs a descriptive quantitative method using questionnaire to gather the data. The whole population in this study was the fourth semester students of Akadami Bahasa Asing UMI. The samples were students who frequently play online game specifically Player Unknown’s Battleground (pubg), from class C1 until C4. The sample was taken by using purposive sampling technique. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to students who were respondents, after which they were input and analyzed through the SPSS program. The findings revealed that based on the 12 items that were given, the most chosen by students was item 2 and 8, students who understood the meaning of new vocabularies when playing games and students who made a new vocabulary list and wrote the translation in Indonesian were the opinions most chosen by students with an occasional scale of 60%.
Navigating Barriers to English Proficiency: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Among University Students in Indonesia Lusy Angraeni; Rosmiaty Rosmiaty; Chuzaimah Chuzaimah; Yuriatson Yuriatson; Sitti Rahmani Nur
Tamaddun Life Vol 23 No 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/tamaddun.v23i2.843

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This study investigates the challenges faced by fifth-semester English Department students at the Muslim University of Indonesia in achieving effective English proficiency. It is a qualitative descriptive research approach. Data were collected from five participants through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, enabling an in-depth exploration of cognitive, affective, and environmental factors. The findings highlight six principal obstacles: insufficient practice, limited vocabulary, unsupportive learning environments, lack of interest, low self-confidence, and difficulties with pronunciation. Additionally, participants reported five key coping strategies, including regular vocabulary expansion, consistent practice, seeking training partners, enhancing learning motivation, and developing self-confidence. These strategies underscore the importance of addressing both linguistic and psychological dimensions of language acquisition. The results align with prominent theories in second language acquisition, emphasizing the role of socially mediated interactions, motivation, and affective factors. Practically, the study suggests implementing collaborative learning approaches, structured practice sessions, and confidence-building activities in English language curricula to foster communicative competence. Although this investigation focuses on a single private university context and has a limited sample size, its insights hold relevance for educators, policymakers, and institutions seeking to improve English language instruction. Future research could investigate broader populations, alternative instructional settings, and longitudinal assessments of student progress. Therefore, the study contributes valuable perspectives on how to overcome persistent English language difficulties among university students in similar EFL settings.