Nurfitriyah Halim
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, STKIP YPUP Makassar, Jl. Andi Tonro No 17, Makassar 90221, Indonesia

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DIFFICULTIES FACED BY THE STUDENTS IN ANSWERING TOEFL TEST QUESTIONS Nurfitriyah Halim; Sri Yulianti Ardiningtyas
ETERNAL (English, Teaching, Learning and Research Journal) Vol 4 No 2 (2018)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (184.447 KB) | DOI: 10.24252/Eternal.V42.2018.A7

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This research was aimed at identifying the difficulties in answering TOEFL test questions. This research applied a focused description as the method of collecting the data and was located within a qualitative research paradigm. The population of the research was the seventh-semester students of English Department of STKIP YPUP who have undertaken TOEFL test for any purposes, and the sample of this research was chosen by using homogenous sampling. The sample consisted of 30 students. The data is collected using an open-ended questionnaire. The order of data collecting was listing the target population, selecting the sample subject, distributing a questionnaire and collecting the questionnaire. Concerning this research, it was focused in finding out the difficulties faced by the students in answering TOEFL test questions. The difficulties are personal trait based on their experience. This research was restricted to the difficulties in answering TOEFL test of English department students at the seventh-semester in STKIP YPUP Makassar who have undertaken TOEFL test for any purposes before. The findings of this research was the difficulties faced by the students in answering the TOEFL test questions, they were, fewer basic skills, less practice, less motivation, and students’ individual differences.
Student’s Perception on Learning Materials and Learning Strategies of Writing Class Nadya Nurhidayah Nurdin; Nurfitriyah Halim
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 8 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.312

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This paper is a case study research which aims to explore student‟s perception in writing class and the final project. In obtaining the data this research use survey or field research will be applied as the method to collecting the students‟ perceptions towards the learning materials and the learning strategies in Writing Class (WRC) for thesis writing. The survey will be applied to make the generalization of students‟ behavior, facts, and claims as a population. At this research, the sample selected were the total population at writing class of English Department at STKIP YPUP Makassar. The finding asserted that the student‟s perception toward the learning material and learning strategies at Writing Class showed positive influence that the application both of Teacher Centered Strategy and Students Centered Strategy in teaching writing gave positive effects to students, it motivated and made the students enjoy in learning writing.
DEVELOPING SPEAKING PROFICIENCY IN INDONESIAN EFL CLASSROOMS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS Halim, Nurfitriyah; Kasim, Nur Aeni; Pratiwi, Dian Fera
THE ACADEMIC: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING JOURNAL Vol 10 No 1 (2025): THE ACADEMIC: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Publisher : Lembaga Jurnal FKIP Universitas Bosowa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/aellj.v10i1.1384

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Speaking is a fundamental skill in English language learning, yet it remains one of the most difficult to master for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners. This study explores the key challenges that hinder speaking proficiency in Indonesian EFL classrooms and identifies practical solutions to address these issues. Using qualitative methods, classroom observation, teacher interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis, the study reveals four major barriers: psychological factors such as anxiety and low confidence, instructional limitations including teacher-centered approaches and time constraints, limited exposure to authentic English input, and the absence of structured speaking assessments. The discussion connects these findings with recent pedagogical research from 2020 to 2025, emphasizing the need for affective support, communicative teaching methods, authentic language input, and formative speaking evaluation. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of speaking instruction in the Indonesian context and provides practical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to design effective, communicative EFL speaking programs. This study contributes not only to practical classroom strategies but also enriches the current understanding of affective and instructional barriers in EFL speaking development in Southeast Asia
THE USE OF BUZZWORD WRITING TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY AT THE FIRST SEMESTER OF STKIP YPUP HB, Lukman; Halim, Nurfitriyah; Fitriani, Fitriani
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 5 No 3 (2023): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v5i3.1035

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This research was to find out whether the use of Buzzword writing technique to improve students writing ability at the first semester of STKIP-YPUP Makassar. The method used in this research was a pre-experimental using one group pre-test and post-test. This population of this research was the first semester of STKIP-YPUP Makassar which consist of one class was one classroom, the total population was 35 students. The researcher applied a random sampling technique by taking the first semester. To collect data, the researcher used an instrument, namely writing test. It will be used in pre-test and post-test. The test questions consisted of 10 items, they were 10 multiple choice buzzwords and 10 fill in the blank questions. The students’ post-test was higher than the students’ pre-test (85 > 33.66). The T-Test was higher than the T-Table (27.659 > 2.144). Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that Buzzword Writing Technique improves the students’ writing ability.