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Local Language Barriers in pronouncing English words: A Case study among Mandailingnese students Siregar, Ayu Meita Puteri
ELITE JOURNAL Vol 6 No 1 (2024): ELITE JOURNAL: Journal of English Linguistics, Literature, and Education
Publisher : ELITE Association Indonesia

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This study addresses the challenges faced by Mandailingnese students in pronouncing English words. The interference of the Mandailing language in English poses several difficulties for these students. Therefore, this study aims to identify the specific problems encountered by Mandailing students. Conducted at STAIN Mandailing Natal in the Family Law Study Program, this research adopts a qualitative research design with a case study approach. The instruments utilized include an oral test involving the reading of three different texts, supported by audio recordings, and interviews to explore students' pronunciation challenges in English. The researchers identified various issues affecting Mandailing students' pronunciation, including linguistic interference from the Mandailing language, misconceptions, lack of motivation to study, environmental factors, ineffective study habits, limited access to modern technology, economic constraints, and a lack of awareness regarding the importance of English language proficiency. From these findings, it can be inferred that Mandailing students encounter numerous hurdles in pronouncing English words, leading to decreased confidence and interest in the language. Therefore, educators and institutions are urged to address these challenges to support Mandailing students effectively.
The Utilization of Digital Technology for English Literacy Improvement in Islamic Senior High Schools Suadi, Suadi; Siregar , Ayu Meita Puteri; Arwin, Arwin; Majid, Ikhwanuddin Abdul
International Journal of Social Learning (IJSL) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): August
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher in cooperation with Indonesian Social Studies Association (APRIPSI)

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The utilization of digital technology is perceived as significant in the English learning process. This research aimed to investigate the utilization of digital technology for English literacy improvement among Class XII Islamic senior high school students. A mixed-method approach was applied by involving 60 students with purposive sampling. The results showed that Islamic senior high school students (Madrasah aliyah) spent an average of 1 to 3 hours a day using digital technology platforms, used YouTube the most frequently, trained their English by singing along to videos accessed from digital technology platforms, and used digital technology in an autodidactic manner. Contradictorily, most respondents claimed they seldom utilized digital technology for English-language content conversation. Moreover, the result revealed six benefits of adopting digital technology for English language literacy, compared to 6 drawbacks. The conclusion is that digital technology is relevant for English learning.