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Ajeng Setyorini
Universitas PGRI Semarang
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Enhancing Listening Skills with Popular Songs by Bruno Mars as The Teaching Media to English Foreign Learners Amelia Dwi Setiyani; Entika Fani Prastikawati; Ajeng Setyorini
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3643

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This study investigates the improvement of using songs by Bruno Mars as instructional media to enhance listening skills among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners at the senior high school level. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 29 Grade X students selected through criterion-based purposive sampling. The instrument consisted of an objective listening comprehension test measuring word recognition, listening for specific information, and general comprehension. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and a paired-sample t-test. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students’ listening performance, with the mean score increasing from 60.07 in the pre-test to 80.52 in the post-test. The paired-sample t-test result (t(28) = 14.024, p < 0.05) indicates a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, confirming the effectiveness of song-based instruction. The improvement is theoretically supported by Krashen’s Language Acquisition Theory, particularly the concepts of comprehensible input and affective filter, as well as bottom-up and top-down listening processes. The consistent exposure to the English in Bruno Mars songs contributed to enhanced phonological awareness and accent familiarity, which are essential components in EFL listening development. These findings suggest that accent-aligned popular songs, when integrated with structured listening activities, can serve as an effective pedagogical strategy to improve students’ listening comprehension in secondary-level EFL classrooms.
School Committee Empowerment through Management and Partnership Training in Supporting the Educational SDGs Dias Andris Susanto; Ajeng Setyorini; Andi Priyolistiyanto; Moses Adeleke Adeoye
Bakti Cendana Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Bakti Cendana: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/bc.v9i1.10019

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School committees play a strategic role in community-based educational governance. However, many school committees still lack a comprehensive understanding of their roles, functions, and mechanisms for building partnerships with schools and the wider community. This community service program aimed to empower school committee members through training in institutional management and school-community partnership strategies. The activity was conducted at SD Negeri Jatingaleh 01 in Semarang City, representing the Candisari District area. The approach employed was Participatory Action Learning (PAL) and Capacity Building, comprising several stages: needs assessment, training, assistance in preparing annual work plans, and the formation of a school-community partnership forum. The results showed a significant improvement in the understanding and skills of school committee members, the successful development of annual work programs, and the implementation of collaborative school-community initiatives. This intervention aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The program is recommended for replication in other school clusters with policy support from local governments)
The Use of Subtitle in Cartoon Movie Entitled “Frozen 2” as A Media in Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery on SMP Purnama 2 Semarang in Academic Year 2023 Tanzila Alfi Hasanah; Dyah Nugrahani; Ajeng Setyorini
Social Science Academic Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/ssa.v1i2.3626

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The research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using English subtitles from the movie "Frozen 2" to enhance students' vocabulary mastery. The study employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design and focused on ninth-grade students at SMP PURNAMA 2 SEMARANG. The sample consisted of 25 students selected through purposive sampling. Pre-test and post-test scores were collected to analyze the data. The study found that the use of English subtitles in the movie "Frozen 2" had a significant positive impact on students' vocabulary mastery. The results of the pre-test and post-test scores showed a considerable improvement in vocabulary understanding. The mean pre-test score was 55.36, while the mean post-test score increased to 82.52. The research also assessed the N Gain scores to evaluate the effectiveness of using subtitles in the movie. The average N Gain score was calculated to be 62.08%, indicating that the approach was quite effective in enhancing vocabulary mastery among the students. Furthermore, the study addressed some of the challenges faced by students in vocabulary learning, such as boredom, difficulty in pronunciation, and struggling to remember new vocabulary words. The use of engaging media like movies was highlighted as a way to overcome these challenges and improve students' motivation to learn. In conclusion, the research demonstrated that utilizing English subtitles from the movie "Frozen 2" effectively enhanced students' vocabulary mastery. The N Gain scores reflected a significant improvement in vocabulary understanding, and the approach was found to be quite effective in helping students engage with and remember new vocabulary words.
PKM PENDAMPINGAN PEMANDU WISATA DALAM MENGINTEGRASIKAN TOURISM DISCOURSE, STORYTELLING, DAN ISTILAH PARIWISATA BERBAHASA INGGRIS Ajeng Setyorini; Dias Andris Susanto; Andi Priyolistiyanto; Nurul Fatimatus Sholihah
COMMUNITY : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/community.v6i1.8194

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ABSTRACT The ability of tour guides to use contextual, communicative, and discourse-based English remains limited, resulting in information delivery that has not yet been able to create meaningful tourism experiences for international tourists in a professional, adaptive manner oriented toward the needs of today’s global travelers. This program aims to enhance tour guides’ competencies in integrating tourism discourse, storytelling, and English tourism terminology as effective communication strategies in the global tourism era. The PKM employed interactive training, guiding simulations, field practice at tourist sites, and continuous mentoring as its main methods. The implementation stages included needs analysis, training on tourism discourse and storytelling concepts, practice in using English tourism terminology, and evaluation and reflection. The results indicate significant improvements in tour guides’ confidence, communicative competence, and narrative skills in conveying cultural, historical, and local uniqueness information in a more coherent and engaging manner. The main conclusion is that a discourse-based teaching approach is effective in strengthening tour guides’ communicative competence and contributes to enhancing the image of community-based tourist destinations in a sustainable way. ABSTRAK Masih terbatasnya kemampuan pemandu wisata dalam menggunakan bahasa Inggris yang kontekstual, komunikatif, dan berbasis wacana, sehingga penyampaian informasi belum mampu membangun pengalaman wisata yang bermakna bagi wisatawan mancanegara secara profesional, adaptif, dan berorientasi pada kebutuhan wisatawan global masa kini. Program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pemandu wisata dalam mengintegrasikan tourism discourse, storytelling, dan istilah pariwisata berbahasa Inggris sebagai strategi komunikasi yang efektif di era pariwisata global. Metode pelaksanaan PKM meliputi pelatihan interaktif, simulasi pemanduan, praktik lapangan di objek wisata, serta pendampingan berkelanjutan. Tahapan kegiatan mencakup analisis kebutuhan, pelatihan konsep tourism discourse dan storytelling, praktik penggunaan istilah pariwisata berbahasa Inggris, serta evaluasi dan refleksi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan kepercayaan diri, kemampuan komunikasi, serta keterampilan naratif pemandu wisata dalam menyampaikan informasi budaya, sejarah, dan keunikan lokal secara lebih koheren dan komunikatif. Simpulan utama dari kegiatan ini adalah bahwa pendekatan discourse-based teaching efektif dalam memperkuat kompetensi komunikatif pemandu wisata dan berkontribusi pada penguatan citra destinasi wisata berbasis masyarakat secara berkelanjutan.
Digital Storytelling to Enhance Eighth-Grade Students' Vocabulary Mastery of Verbs Dian Putri Arinjayani; Ajeng Setyorini; Indri Kustantinah
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i3.6582

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Learning English verbs requires understanding their meanings and forms within meaningful contexts. This study examined changes in eighth-grade students’ performance on a verb vocabulary test following digital storytelling instruction. A quantitative pre-experimental study using a one-group pretest and posttest design involved 30 students from one eighth-grade class at SMPN 1 Gubug, without a comparison group. The study comprised four meetings: a pretest, two treatment sessions, and a posttest. During the treatment, digital stories developed using Canva and displayed through a projector presented target verbs in simple past and progressive forms. Data were collected using an adapted 20-item vocabulary test and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The mean score increased from 33.83 to 80.33, representing a gain of 46.50 points. Twenty-nine students obtained higher posttest scores, while one obtained a lower score. The reported Wilcoxon statistic was Z = −4.770, with a calculated effect size of r = .87. These findings indicate a substantial short-term improvement in performance on the measured verb items following the two instructional sessions. However, the absence of a comparison group prevents attributing the improvement solely to digital storytelling, and vocabulary retention was not assessed. The results provide preliminary classroom evidence warranting further investigation through controlled studies and delayed assessment.
The Use of Imagery as a Representation of Love in the Song “White Ferrari” by Frank Ocean Khansa Shiba Nabila Santoso; Arso Setyaji; Ajeng Setyorini
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i3.6583

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This study examines the types and frequency of imagery and their role in representing love in Frank Ocean’s “White Ferrari.” A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, using the lyrics of this single song as the corpus. The analysis focused on 16 selected lyric segments containing words, phrases, or clauses interpreted as imagery. These segments were classified using Perrine’s imagery categories and examined through an adapted interpretive typology distinguishing physical, emotional, and reflective and enduring love. Data analysis involved reduction, display, and conclusion drawing, supported by descriptive frequency counts. The reported coding identified seven instances of organic imagery, six of visual imagery, two of tactile imagery, and one of auditory imagery, with no instances classified as olfactory, gustatory, or kinesthetic imagery. Organic imagery was therefore the most frequent category, followed by visual imagery. The interpretation suggests that the selected segments connect love with physical closeness, emotional attachment, withheld communication, memory, and continuing affection after separation. These connections are presented as possible readings rather than a definitive sequence of relationship development. The study illustrates how imagery classification and contextual interpretation can be combined to examine the representation of love in contemporary song lyrics. The findings suggest possible applications in teaching imagery and literary interpretation, although no classroom intervention was conducted and educational effectiveness remains untested.
Co-Authors Amelia Dwi Setiyani Andi Priyolistiyanto Arso Setiaji Arso Setyaji Dhani Aprilia Sesanti Dian Putri Arinjayani Dias Andris Susanto Dyah Nugrahani Faiza Hawa Faiza Hawa Indri Kustantinah Irvani Varidha Jafar Sodiq, Jafar Khansa Shiba Nabila Santoso Laily Nur Affini Linda Rahmawati Moses Adeleke Adeoye Nuning Zaidah Nurul Fatimatus Sholihah Rahma Hidayatul Tafiana Rahmawati Sukmaningrum Siti Musarokah Siti Nur’aini Tanzila Alfi Hasanah Th. Cicik Sophia Budiman