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The Ability of Students of SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi Towards English TKA Zahara, Mutia; Djuharie, Otong Setiawan
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI-MARET
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/sh48px58

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English plays a crucial role in academic and professional fields, making the assessment of students English proficiency increasingly important. In Indonesia, the government has introduced the Tes Kemampuan Akademik (TKA) as a standardized assessment to measure students academic abilities. This study aims to examine the ability of students at SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi toward the English TKA, focusing on language aspects such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and students perceptions of the test. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Form to twelfth-grade students of SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi during the 2024/2025 academic year. The questionnaire used a Likert scale and open-ended responses to explore students experiences, perceived difficulties, and attitudes toward the English TKA. The findings show that most students perceive English TKA as more difficult than regular school examinations, particularly in the reading section due to time management issues. Vocabulary was generally not considered a major obstacle. However, students reported insufficient guidance and specific strategies from teachers in preparing for the English TKA. Despite these challenges, the majority of students agreed that English TKA effectively measures their overall English proficiency and motivates them to study English more seriously. In conclusion, English TKA is perceived as a relevant and comprehensive assessment tool. Greater instructional support and strategic preparation are needed to improve students readiness and performance.
The Phonological Structure of Sundanese Language as a Representation of Regional Language Identity Silvia, Annisa; Djuharie, Otong setiawan
Educational Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): JANUARI
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/dt29p902

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This research aims to describe the phonological system of the Sundanese language and analyze how the characteristics of the sound function as a pillar of identity for the speaking community. As the regional language with the second largest number of speakers in Indonesia, Sundanese has a phonetic uniqueness that clearly distinguishes it from other cognate languages. Furthermore, in an ethnolinguistic perspective, the vowel 'eu' is analyzed as a symbol of the collective identity of the Sundanese people. The results show that the use of the vowel 'eu' is not just an articulatory phenomenon, but a representation of a "sense of language" rooted in local values. In the midst of modernization and the influence of urban Indonesian, this vowel is an indicator of the vitality of the language as well as a boundary marker for its speakers. This study concludes that the preservation of the vowel 'eu' in daily speech practice is an active effort to maintain the integrity of Sundanese language identity in the era of globalization.  
Mother Tongue Interference in English Use at an Islamic Boarding School Listiana, Denti; Djuharie, Otong Setiawan
Sujud: Jurnal Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): MEI 2026
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/0sbhm321

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Mother tongue interference is a common phenomenon in foreign language acquisition, especially in bilingual and multilingual learning environments. In Indonesian Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), students are encouraged to use foreign languages such as English and Arabic in daily communication; however, intensive contact between languages often results in interference from students’ first language when they use English. This study aims to investigate the forms of mother tongue interference in English usage among eleventh-grade students at an Islamic boarding school and to identify the dominant types of interference that occur. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through written questionnaires and documentation of students’ daily English utterances. The data were analyzed by classifying and describing interference based on linguistic levels, including lexical, morphological, syntactic, phonological, and pragmatic aspects. The findings show that mother tongue interference appears in various forms, with lexical and syntactic interference being the most dominant. Students frequently insert particles, vocabulary, and sentence structures from their first language into English utterances, indicating a strong influence of the mother tongue system. This condition suggests that students’ English proficiency remains at the interlanguage stage. These findings inform contextual teaching.  
Exploring Speech Acts on Get to Know by English Academy Videos of Ruangguru YouTube Channel Vionarsih, Arina; Djuharie, Otong Setiawan
DIDAKTIS : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Vol 4 No 1 (2026): DIDAKTIS: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/didaktis.v4i1.1033

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The rapid development of information technology in Indonesia has fostered the growing use of digital platforms in language learning, particularly YouTube as a contextual and easily accessible audiovisual medium. This study aims to identify and analyze the types of speech acts, based on Searle's classification, in the "Get to Know" video series from the English Academy on the Ruangguru YouTube channel, and to examine their functions in supporting the effectiveness of digital learning. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study analyzed two purposively selected videos by transcribing instructors' utterances in full and systematically classifying them into representatives, directives, expressives, commissives, and declaratives. The findings reveal that representative speech acts dominate the videos (55 occurrences), functioning primarily to convey factual information and conceptual explanations. Directive speech acts (17 occurrences) provide instruction and motivation, whereas expressive speech acts (13 occurrences) build emotional rapport with the audience. Commissive and declarative speech acts were not identified. These findings indicate that the strategic use of speech acts enhances instructional communication, learner engagement, and motivation in video-based language learning. This study contributes to digital pragmatics by demonstrating how informative, persuasive, and expressive speech acts can be optimized in YouTube-based English language learning in Indonesia, and it offers practical implications for the design of digital educational content.