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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE LEGEND GAME TO INCREASE VOCABULARY AND LEARNING ACTIVENESS OF FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AT INSAN MANDIRI CENDEKIA PALEMBANG Hasan Sadiqin; Indawan Syahri; Tahrun Tahrun
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i1.10212

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The objective of this study was to increasing vocabulary and learning activeness of fifth grade students at Insan Mandiri Cendekia Palembang. The method which used in this study is classroom action research where it took place in 2 cycles. The result of this study found that there was improvement of students' vocabulary and learning activeness. The score of minimum completeness criteria of English lesson was 70. In vocabulary test cycle 1, there were 16students who passed the minimum completeness criteria or 49% of students. And in vocabulary test cycle 2, there were 29 students who passed the minimum completeness criteria or 89% of students. There was improvement of student's vocabulary as 40%where from cycle 1 to cycle 2. The students’ learning activeness increased during the teaching learning process whereas it indicated the students’ learning activeness had increased.
THE USE OF MISTAKE BASTER TECHNIQUE TO PROMOTE THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL Selvi Aprilia; Tahrun Tahrun; Herlina Herlina
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i2.12312

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The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Mistake Buster Technique in improving the writing achievement of tenth-grade students at SMK Yayasan Bakti Prabumulih. The objective was to determine whether the use of this technique effectively enhanced the students' ability to write recount paragraphs. An experimental design was employed for this study, specifically a group pretest and posttest design. The population consisted of all tenth-grade students at SMK Yayasan Bakti in the academic year 2021–2022, totaling 60 students. A sample of 28 students was selected using purposive sampling, with 28 students assigned to the experimental group (X TKJ 1) and 32 students to the control group (X TKJ 2). The data were collected through pretests and posttests and analyzed using SPSS 23 software. The results revealed that the experimental group had an average posttest score of 68.03, while the control group had an average posttest score of 61.92. The critical value at a significance level of 0.05 for a one-tailed test with 62 degrees of freedom was 1.699. As the obtained t-value of 13.920 was higher than the t-table value, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. This indicates a significant difference between the tenth-grade students at SMK Yayasan Bakti who were taught using the Mistake Buster Technique for learning to write recount paragraphs and those who were not.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT SMP NEGERI 1 OF BANYUASIN III Rizky Amalia; Tahrun Tahrun; Mulyadi Mulyadi
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v6i2.12314

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This study focused on the utilization of E-Learning in English language instruction at SMP Negeri 1 of Banyuasin III. The study aimed to achieve three objectives: 1) identify the E-Learning media employed by teachers in English teaching; 2) examine the implementation of E-Learning applications by teachers in English instruction; and 3) investigate the challenges encountered by both teachers and students in utilizing E-Learning media for English learning. The research methodology employed was qualitative-descriptive, which involved data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings of the study revealed the following: 1) Google Classroom and YouTube were utilised as learning platforms; 2) the implementation of E-Learning in English instruction involved three stages: planning, implementation (including opening, core activities, and closing), and evaluation; 3) the major challenges faced by teachers included a lack of technological resources and difficulties in assessing student comprehension in the E-Learning environment; and 4) students encountered challenges related to distractions from other applications and difficulties in social interaction within the E-Learning setting.
THE LEXICAL ERRORS MADE BY THE EIGHTH GRADERS OF SMP PGRI 1 PALEMBANG IN TRANSLATING NARRATIVE TEXT ENTITLED "THE FOX AND THE GRAPES" FROM ENGLISH INTO INDONESIAN Mastoni; Tahrun; Mulyadi
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v7i2.15524

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The objective of this research aims to know the types, the causes of lexical error found in translating narrative text, and the steps of the implication theory for teaching English as a foreign language. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with the strategy of Case Study. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with the strategy of Case Study in which analyzing by describing the lexical errors that student produces in translating narrative text from English into Indonesian. The source of data is the narrative text entitled "The Fox and the Grapes". The data were collected by using review book and interview. Based on the research, the researcher found The errors included Prefix type (5 errors), Misselection (2 errors), Using wrong near-synonym (1 error), semantically determined word selection (28 error). Errors committed due to the learner’s inability to recall, errors caused by confusion between formally similar items. The theoretical implication for language teaching. The finding of this research hopefully can give a contribution to the English teaching and learning process.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PICTURE SERIES IN TEACHING WRITING RECOUNT TEXT TO THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF SMP NEGERI 1 PEDAMARAN Rizkia Berliana; Tahrun; Dewi Kartikasari
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v7i2.16105

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This research aims to compare students who receive learning through picture series with students who receive conventional teaching methods. learning recount text used picture series, determined the success of learning interest students' English. Teaching English in Indonesia is learners must be able to communicate with native speakers of the language and understood that English is used as a second language in some state sectors of the nation that function as bridges to other languages, such as trade and education. The research method used in This method is quantitative which used data collection techniques through pretest and post-test at SMP Negeri 1 Pedamaran. Based on this research, the picture series method was used. could have a significant positive impact on English learning, especially in English writing skills. Students become able to write. From the results of this research, students agree that used the series drew method could improve writing skills them, about recount text. the results of their writing practice through a picture series.