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THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN READING COMPREHENSION: A CASE STUDY AT SMP NEGERI 3 KOMBI Tamuntuan, Zefanya Patricia; Tuerah, Ignatius J. C.; Pabur, Herminus Efrando
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 4 No. 4 (2024): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/soculijrccsscli.v3i4.11645

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Reading is one of the most used activities in English Language Learning (ELL), however many students struggle with reading skill in English classroom. The present study aims at investigating the learning difficulties faced by students in reading text and the factors contributing to the learning difficulties. The study conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Kombi employs qualitative method with case study design. Eight 9th-grade students are chosen as the sample of the study using purposive sampling. Data collected from documentation and interview are analyzed through the 3 steps of qualitative data analysis namely data condensation, data display and drawing and verifying conclusion. The findings showed that 9th grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Kombi faced learning difficulties in reading recount text. The learning difficulties they faced are vocabulary (55%), making inference (45%), determining main idea and finding detailed information (35%). Factors such as limited vocabulary, fluency, familiarity with the subject matter and ineffective reading strategies contribute significantly to students reading difficulties. Other factors such as weak verbal reasoning, level of difficulty, and information retention also contribute to the reading difficulties faced by the students. This study suggests that teachers need to use various strategies to tackle the reading difficulties faced by the students.
Teachers’ Perception Toward Silent Way Method Used in EFL Classroom Nihta V. F. Liando; Maria I. Poluan; Ignatius J. C. Tuerah
Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 8 No 1 (2024): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/edumaspul.v8i1.7850

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Today's English learners are required to learn English independently and motivated because they cannot rely too much on their teachers to learn in the classroom. The present study was to seek how the teachers’ perception toward silent way method used in EFL classroom. Title: Teachers' Perceptions of the Silent Way Method in EFL Classrooms: A Qualitative Inquiry. This study investigates the perceptions of teachers regarding the utilization of the Silent Way method in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. The Silent Way approach, characterized by its learner- centered, non-verbal communication techniques, has garnered attention for its potential to enhance language acquisition. Through a qualitative inquiry employing interviews, observations, and document analysis, this research explores teachers' experiences, challenges, and beliefs concerning the implementation of the Silent Way method. Findings offer insights into the effectiveness of this approach, its alignment with pedagogical principles, and implications for EFL instructional practices. Adopting quantitative methodological design and analyzing the data collected through questionnaires, it was revealed that (1) teachers’ perception toward the use of silent way in English class is really positive and helpful for teachers’ itself (2) the use SWM is really have many advantages, teachers are suggested to tried using this because by the students’ think it’s more challenging; as for learners, learners are encouraged to be independent in language learning through training activity in the classroom or with grouped learning activity outside the class with peers and merits the internet for good.
EFL Students Perceptions of Difficulties in Listening Section For TOEFL Paath, Gabrilia M.; Pelenkahu, Noldy; Tuerah, Ignatius J. C.
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v12i1.2224

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The aim of the research is to reveal students perception of difficulties in listening section for TOEFL by students of English Education Department UNIMA This research used descriptive quantitative research The techniques of collecting the data were questionnaire The sample was 21 eighth semester students English Education Department UNIMA The research finding showed that there are three types of difficulties faced by students They are related with the material related with the listener and related with the physical setting Bored and fatigue with long spoken text is difficulty that is most faced for the material because it has the percentage 90 5 Difficult in the listening test because of the unclear of pronunciation is most faced by the students for the listener factor with the percentage 81 Difficult to answer because of the bad quality of recording and difficult to concentrate if there are noises around the room of the listening test are most faced for the physical setting with the percentage 90 5 Considering the result of this study the students should be more active in practicing and need to train their listening at home intensively English lecturers were suggested can decide which teaching strategies can be used to help the students improving their listening skills and can help them to overcome their problem in learning listening< p>
An Analysis of Illocutionary Acts in Taylor Swift s Speech at NYU s 2022 Commencement Olii, Sanerita T.; Humiang, Devita A.; Tuerah, Ignatius J. C.
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v11i2.7032

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This present study offers a comprehensive analysis of the illocutionary acts in Taylor Swift s commencement speech delivered at New York University NYU in 2022 Illocutionary acts a crucial component of speech acts theory encompass the speaker s intended communicative functions such as asserting commanding questioning or expressing emotions Taylor Swift s speech is examined in the context of illocutionary acts to uncover the underlying intentions and rhetorical strategies used in the address Illocutionary acts refer to speech acts aimed at achieving specific communicative functions or goals Pragmatics plays a helpful role in comprehending how speakers employ language to accomplish their communication objectives and how listeners interpret these utterances within the given context It involves considering how speakers organize their intentions based on the individuals they are communicating with the location timing and circumstances This study analyzes the illocutionary acts performed by Taylor Swift in her Commencement speech at New York University NYU This study aims to identify and describe the meaning of the utterances used by Swift in her speech using qualitative methods The results indicate that Swift utilized 94 utterances of illocutionary acts in her speech including representative 33 utterances expressive 32 utterances declarative 13 utterances directive 9 utterances and commissive 7 utterances Analyzing speech acts helped advance our understanding of the speaker s intentions and communicative goals Without this understanding communication can be hindered by misinterpretations and misunderstandings < p>