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An Analysis of Wordplay and Idiom Translation in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets into Indonesian Fauzi, Florence Angelaila; Hamid, Faishal Hamdan Syakirin; Syahid, Abdul; Fauzi, Iwan
General English Education Vol 5 No 2 (2025): EBONY- Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : The Study Program of English Education of Palangka Raya University 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/ebony.v5i2.21232

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This study investigates the translation of wordplay and idioms in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets into Indonesian, highlighting the linguistic and cultural challenges inherent in translating creative language. Utilizing Delabastita’s (1993) typology for wordplay and Baker’s (2017) strategies for idioms, the research employs a qualitative comparative method. Findings reveal that wordplay is predominantly paraphrased (66.7%), often resulting in diminished humor and stylistic nuance, while idioms are largely translated literally (55.6%), occasionally producing unnatural phrasing. Nonetheless, successful cultural substitutions—such as rendering “a load of rubbish” as “omong kosong besar”—demonstrate effective dynamic equivalence. The study underscores the tension between maintaining textual fidelity and achieving cultural accessibility, offering practical insights for translators working with fantasy literature and linguistically inventive texts.
Peningkatan Literasi Digital untuk Promosi Potensi Daerah: Pelatihan Penulisan Konten bagi Guru Bahasa Inggris SMA di Kasongan Susanty, Susanty; Asi, Natalina; Saman, Tampung Nias; Fauzi, Iwan; Meka, Lesly Martha Cecilia; Nova, Susan Ira; Yulitriana, Yulitriana; Nugraha, Richard Ferry
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhinneka Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Bulan Juli
Publisher : Bhinneka Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58266/jpmb.v3i4.321

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Di tengah pesatnya arus globalisasi dan kemudahan akses informasi, budaya lokal menjadi kurang mendapat perhatian dan porsi di berbagai media massa. Beberapa hal yang berpotensi menyebabkan hal ini adalah kurangnya minat maupun kemampuan individu dalam menulis artikel yang memuat informasi tentang budaya lokal, khususnya di Kota Kasongan, Kab. Katingan, Prov. Kalimantan Tengah. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penulisan konten lokal pada guru-guru di kota tersebut selaku salah satu agen dalam penyebaran informasi di masyarakat. Kegiatan yang berupa pelatihan ini akan membekali guru-guru dengan materi-materi tentang penulisan konten lokal yang nantinya dapat dipublikasikan di media massa maupun dipergunakan dalam proses pembelajaran. Dengan meningkatnya kemampuan menulis, diharapkan kualitas dan kuantitas artikel yang memuat informasi tentang budaya lokal setempat semakin meningkat. Sehingga, pada akhirnya akan meningkatkan eksistensi budaya lokal di tengah era modernisasi ini.
Benefits of AI-Based Application in Facilitating English Learning Damayanti, Alvionita; Kurniawan, Roni; Shalli Anziila, Astrid; Rahmawati, Titik; Rafi; Fauzi, Iwan
Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar & Menengah | EduMedia
Publisher : Pusat Kajian Bahasa Daerah & Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69743/edumedia.v3i2.48

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This study investigates the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in enhancing vocabulary acquisition and receptive skills—specifically reading and listening—in English language learning. Focusing on three widely used platforms—Memrise, Cake, and Duolingo—a literature review of 21 peer-reviewed sources was conducted. Findings indicate that Memrise effectively supports vocabulary retention through spaced repetition and native speaker input, Cake addresses listening comprehension challenges via authentic, adaptive video materials, and Duolingo promotes vocabulary growth and reading fluency through gamified, personalized learning. Collectively, these AI tools foster learner autonomy, sustain motivation, and create flexible, engaging learning environments. The study underscores the importance of strategically integrating AI technologies into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction to address diverse learner needs and improve learning outcomes.
MALL in English Language Teaching: The Instructional Model of Integrating Four Skills Facilitated by WhatsApp Application Fauzi, Iwan
Proceeding International Conference on Education Volume 02, Agustus Tahun 2024: International Conference on Education
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia

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With the rapid advancement of information and communication technology (ICT), mobile devices have become increasingly integrated into educational environments. This paper focuses on the use of WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, as a powerful tool for enhancing English language learning by efficiently managing student tasks. It presents an instructional model that incorporates four key English language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—through WhatsApp. This model allows both students and teachers to explore the practicalities, challenges, and achievements associated with using WhatsApp for academic tasks, both during and outside of school hours. The instructional model utilizes WhatsApp in both synchronous and asynchronous modes, offering flexibility in delivering content. Activities for each language skill leverage WhatsApp's capabilities, such as voice notes, text messaging, and multimedia sharing, to enhance the learning experience. This model fosters real-time communication and enables students to practice their language skills even in resource-limited environments. This instructional model implies that WhatsApp is a valuable tool for language teaching, especially for educators with low digital literacy. Its accessibility and flexibility allow for the continuation of education in difficult circumstances. Besides, the instructional model presented provides a framework that can be adapted by English teachers for various learning contexts, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.
Examining Teaching Reading Using Local Culture-Based Pictorial Narrative Texts: A Case Study to Secondary School Students Fauzi, Iwan; Asi, Natalina; Saman, Tampung N.; Karani, Elanneri; Luardini, Maria Arina; Ngabut, Mary Novary
Jurnal Pendidikan Edutama Vol 11 No 1 (2024): January 2024
Publisher : IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30734/jpe.v11i1.3987

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The local culture integration in foreign language (FL) reading classroom can help learners understanding text more easily and quickly. This research took 37 secondary school students in the junior level (11 males & 26 females) as the sample. The quantitative research method was used with a case-study research design. There were three research objectives focused in this study: (1) the influence of local culture-based pictorial narrative texts on students' reading comprehension; (2) the correlation between students' perceptions of integrating local culture into the development of reading materials and students' reading comprehension; and (3) the difference of problems faced by students in understanding pictorial narrative texts in terms of purpose of the story, characters in the story, orientation, complications, and resolution of the story. The results showed that local culture-based pictorial narratives had a significant effect on students' reading comprehension, and were positively correlated to each other. In addition, students do not have discrepancy in terms of problems encountered when understanding the narratives such as the purpose of the story, characters in the story, orientation, complication, and resolution of the story.
Examining Speaking Anxiety of Indonesian Learners of English: A Case of University Students Fauzi, Iwan; Asi, Natalina
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 7, No 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v7i2.1338

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Anxiety or nervousness is one of the affective factors that affects anyone learning and practicing English as a foreign language, especially when speaking the language. Anxiety in English speaking is commonly related to apprehension, fear, and worry that the learners experience when using the language. Most researchers in Indonesia studied speaking anxiety in terms of psychological and linguistic factors, but not specifically to relate with variables such as gender and number of years for learning the target language. This study is in addition to examining the speaking anxiety level of Indonesian learners of English, and the dominant factor triggering the anxiety, and also to attest the difference of anxiety levels related to gender and the number of years in learning English. By using a quantitative method of case study research design, this study revealed that female learners are more anxious than males in speaking English which mean gender is affected by foreign language anxiety. Besides, the number of years in learning English also influences learners controlling their anxiety during speaking which means the longer they learn English the less anxious they speak the language. Then, test anxiety most dominantly contributes to the uneasiness factor for students in speaking English. The result of this study implies that teachers or lecturers of English must provide a space for female students to feel more secure in speaking class by avoiding negative evaluation so that they feel comfortable while learning and acquiring the language.
Peningkatan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris melalui Penerapan Game Spelling Bee di SDN 1 Pulau Mambulau Nasution, Hikmal Maulana; Fauzi, Iwan; Emeral, Emeral; Jami, Sonia Vriska Yulinda; Muliawan, Sunanda Alam
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhinneka Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Bulan November
Publisher : Bhinneka Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58266/jpmb.v4i2.723

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Penguasaan kosakata merupakan dasar penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di tingkat sekolah dasar. Namun, siswa SDN 1 Pulau Mambulau masih menghadapi kendala dalam memahami dan mengingat kosakata akibat metode pembelajaran yang monoton. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata siswa melalui penerapan permainan Spelling Bee sebagai bentuk Game-Based Learning (GBL). Metode yang digunakan adalah Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) yang melibatkan siswa secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama tiga kali pertemuan dengan tahapan pengenalan alfabet, pengenalan kosakata benda di kelas, dan pelaksanaan permainan Spelling Bee. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan rata-rata nilai siswa dari 34,38 pada pre-test menjadi 74,38 pada post-test, serta peningkatan motivasi, keaktifan, dan kepercayaan diri siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa metode permainan Spelling Bee efektif dalam memperkuat penguasaan kosakata sekaligus menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dan interaktif bagi siswa sekolah dasar.
Exploring Gamer English Usage: Insights from a Narrative Inquiry Nasution, Hikmal Maulana; Fauzi, Iwan; Emeral; Muliawan, Sunanda Alam; Jami, Sonia Vriska Yulinda
General English Education Vol 6 No 1 (2026): EBONY- Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : The Study Program of English Education of Palangka Raya University 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/ebony.v6i1.23314

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Games are increasingly recognized as effective tools for supporting language learning, particularly in the development of speaking and pronunciation skills. While previous studies have highlighted the potential of digital games for language learning, fewer have examined informal online gaming experiences from learner narrative perspectives, especially in relation to speaking and pronunciation development. This study explores how a recent high school graduate improved his English proficiency through online gaming, aiming to understand how informal and extramural activities contribute to language development outside the classroom. Using a narrative inquiry approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and thematically analyzed to capture the participant personal experiences. The findings reveal that online gaming provided meaningful exposure to English and motivated the participant to communicate more actively with teammates. Through interactions on platforms such as Discord and PlayStation Party, the participant practiced pronunciation, expanded vocabulary, and received immediate feedback from other players. The collaborative and immersive nature of gaming created a low-anxiety environment that increased confidence and willingness to speak. These results demonstrate that language learning can occur beyond formal education and that extramural activities offer rich opportunities for authentic language use.
ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF TRANSLATOR PROFESSION IN THE ERA OF AI-ASSISTED TRANSLATION Alam Muliawan, Sunanda; Fauzi, Iwan; Pratika, Dellis; Nasution, Hikmal Maulana; Jami, Sonia Vriska Yulinda
ENGLISH Vol 20 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

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The rapid development of artificial intelligence and translation technologies has transformed the translation landscape and raised questions about the future relevance and sustainability of the translator profession. As AI-assisted translation tools become increasingly embedded in language practices, understanding how future language professionals perceive this profession becomes important. This study explores English Education students’ perceptions of the translator profession in the era of AI-assisted translation, focusing on familiarity, interest, perceived work prospects, and technological integration. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 English Education students selected through cluster sampling from a translation-related course at one of universities in Palangka Raya. Quantitative data from closed-ended items were summarized using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses were analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns in students’ perceptions. The findings indicate that most students are familiar with the translator profession mainly through academic exposure and translated media rather than direct professional experience. Students generally express positive but cautious interest, acknowledging the linguistic demands and professional responsibilities involved. Artificial intelligence is largely viewed as a supportive tool that improves efficiency but does not replace human judgment, cultural sensitivity, or contextual understanding. These findings contribute to translator education and AI-related translation studies by highlighting the importance of integrating technological awareness and professional orientation in preparing students for AI-assisted translation practices.
Enhancing Language Learning through Artificial Intelligence: An Analysis of Key Pedagogical Themes Amanda; Agresti, Leli; Nabila, Ni Nyoman Diah; Auliana, Senela; Fauzi, Iwan
Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar & Menengah | EduMedia
Publisher : Pusat Kajian Bahasa Daerah & Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69743/edumedia.v4i1.55

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This study explores the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language learning, particularly within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Using a literature review method, the research examines previous studies to identify how AI supports the learning process. The findings reveal five main benefits: personalized and adaptive learning, increased learner motivation and engagement, autonomous and flexible study opportunities, real-time feedback, and instructional support for teachers. These results suggest that AI can address various limitations in traditional classrooms, such as large class sizes, lack of individual attention, and limited feedback. By enhancing accessibility and efficiency, AI tools help create more responsive and student-centered learning environments. The study concludes that the thoughtful integration of AI can significantly improve language instruction and provide long-term benefits for both learners and educators.
Co-Authors Abdul Syahid Agresti, Leli Akhmad Syifa Ramadhani Akhmad Syifa Ramadhani Alam Muliawan, Sunanda Ali, Muhammad Mahrus Amanda Andrian Nuriza Johan Ariesta Lestari Auliana, Senela Brigita Girlani Winey Damayanti, Alvionita Dellis Pratika, Dellis Dina Mardiana Dina Mardiana Dira Savira Elanneri Karani Emeral Fahrul Razzi Fauzi, Florence Angelaila Fitriyani, Windi Fransiska, Carolina Hamid, Faishal Hamdan Syakirin Hartono, Rudi Hayati, Sifa Hendi Pratama Hendrowanto Nibel Jami, Sonia Vriska Yulinda Karani, Elanneri Khoirul Anwar Leli Nisfi Setiana Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka Maharani, Laura Melinda Maria Arina Luardini Maria Arina Luardini Maria Arina Luardini Mary Novary Ngabut Meka, Lesly Martha Cecilia Melinda Prawati, Melinda Merilyn Simbolon Merylin Simbolon Merylin Simbolon Mieyrandha, Mieyrandha Missesa Missesa Muliawan, Sunanda Alam Munawarah, Siti Nabila, Ni Nyoman Diah Nasution, Hikmal Maulana Natalina Asi Natalina Asi, Natalina Ngabut, Mary Novary Nova, Susan Ira Novika Amalia Nurul Zannah Nurul Zannah Nuryanti Octaviani, Shellina Orbit Thomas Putri Angkasawati Rafi Rahman, Erwan Richard Ferry Nugraha Ririn Mahdiyani Safutri Ririn Mahdiyani Safutri Ristati Ristati Roni Kurniawan Saman, Tampung N Saman, Tampung N. Saman, Tampung Nias Sari, Ravila Shalli Anziila, Astrid Shellina Octaviani Simpun Simpun Simpun Sonata, Pita Susanty Susanty, Susanty Tampung N Saman Tampung N. Saman Tegar, Jonathan Thomas, Orbit Titik Rahmawati W, Widhiyanto Winey, Brigita Girlani Yoskapela Yoskapela Yulitriana, Yulitriana