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The Effectiveness of Using Instagram Social Media to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Eleventh-Grade Students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo in the Academic Year of 2025/2026 Dhiya’ulhaq Yaskur Mu’aafi; Sudar Sudar; Andrian Nuriza Johan
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Publisher : Dinasti Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i3.2062

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The Effectiveness of Using Instagram Social Media to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Eleventh Grade Students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo in The Academic Year of 2025/2026. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using Instagram as a learning medium to improve vocabulary mastery among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo. The research employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 30 eleventh-grade students selected from the population. Data were collected using a multiple-choice vocabulary test consisting of 30 items, administered before and after the treatment. The treatment involved vocabulary instruction using Instagram features such as posts, captions, and visual content. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test. The results showed that the mean score of students increased from 60.33 in the pre-test to 78.67 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test result indicated a significance value of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05, meaning that there is a significant difference between students’ vocabulary mastery before and after using Instagram. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of Instagram social media is effective in improving vocabulary mastery of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo
An Analysis of Pronunciation Errors of English Consonant Sounds /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ by First-Year English Department Students Naila Alvi Nuril Auliya; Andrian Nuriza Johan; Sri Widodo
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 4 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i4.2161

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English pronunciation plays an important role in achieving effective oral communication, yet many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners experience difficulties in producing English sounds that do not exist in their native language. Among these sounds, the English affricative consonants /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ are often problematic for Indonesian learners. Therefore, this study aimed to identify and analyze the pronunciation errors, particularly the substitution patterns, of the English affricative consonant sounds /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ produced by first-year English Education students. This research employed descriptive qualitative design supported by simple quantitative analysis. The participants were 17 first-year students selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through a pronunciation test consisting of 20 words containing the target sounds in initial, medial, and final positions, and the students’ pronunciations were recorded in video form. The findings revealed a total of 39 pronunciation errors, all of which (100%) were classified as substitution errors. The sound /dʒ/ was more frequently mispronounced than /tʃ/. Pronunciation errors occurred in all sound positions, with the highest frequency found in the initial and medial positions (38.46% each), followed by the final position (23.08%). The dominant substitution patterns were /d/ /j/, /d/ /g/, /tʃ/ → /k/, and /tʃ/ → /s/. These findings indicate that students tended to replace English affricative consonants with more familiar non-affricative sounds. The study highlights the need for targeted pronunciation instruction and systematic drilling activities focusing on English affricative consonants to improve students’ pronunciation accuracy and communicative intelligibility.
An Analysis of English Word Stress Error Made by First-Year English Department Students Tina Mulyaningsih; Andrian Nuriza Johan; Sri Widodo
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 4 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i4.2173

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Word stress is an important suprasegmental feature that affects speech intelligibility and effective oral communication. However, many Indonesian EFL learners still experience difficulties in producing correct English word stress patterns. This study aimed to identify the types and frequency of word stress errors made by first-year students of the English Language Education Study Program at Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo when pronouncing English trisyllabic words. A descriptive qualitative design supported by simple quantitative analysis was employed. The participants were 17 first-year students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a pronunciation test consisting of 20 trisyllabic English words. The students’ pronunciations were recorded and phonetically transcribed. The data were analyzed by comparing the students’ pronunciations with standard English word stress patterns, identifying and classifying the errors into lack of stress, misplaced stress, and overstress, and calculating the frequency and percentage of each error type. The findings showed that, out of 340 pronunciation tokens, 178 (52%) were pronounced correctly, while 162 (48%) contained word stress errors. The highest error rates were found in the words relaxing, election, development, and occasion (76.47%). Three types of errors were identified: lack of stress (49.38%), misplaced stress (42.59%), and overstress (8.02%). These findings indicate that students still face difficulties in producing correct English word stress and require more focused pronunciation instruction and practice.
Error Analysis of Grammatical Errors in Junior High School Students’ Recount Text Writing Nelu Sahidah; Andrian Nuriza Johan; Juita Triana
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 5 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i5.2245

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Writing in English is a crucial ability in the modern, globalized society. English, one of the most popular languages in the world, is essential for communication, commerce, education, and technology. Writing well in English enables people to communicate with people from another country, share information, and clearly convey ideas. For EFL (English Foreign Language) learners, mastering English grammar is still a major issue, especially in settings where English is not used for daily communication. This study looks at grammatical error and most common grammatical errors in the recount texts written by SMP VIP Asy-Syafi’iyyah Purworejo students. This study differs from previous studies by focusing on a pesantren-based school context. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method in analyzing the errors based on Burt, Dulay, and Krashen on Surface Strategy Taxonomy. The data sources of this research are the recount texts created by 18 seventh-grade students of SMP VIP Asy-Syafi’iyyah Purworejo. The results of this research found 242 grammatical errors: omission (19%), addition (9%), misformation (69%), and misordering (3%) Misformation was the most dominant error. The finding suggests that English teachers in pesantren-based schools should focus more on verb tense instruction to mitigate misunderstanding in written English communication.
The Effect of Think–Pair–Share on Students’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Texts in Indonesian Senior High School Cinta Nanda Zerenta Pangesti Salma; Junaedi Setiyono; Andrian Nuriza Johan
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i3.409

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This study aimed to examine the effect of the Think–Pair–Share (TPS) technique on students’ reading comprehension of descriptive texts among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 5 Purworejo. The study was motivated by the need to promote more interactive and student-centered strategies in reading instruction, particularly in understanding descriptive texts. A quantitative pre-experimental method employing a one-group pre-test and post-test design was used. The participants consisted of 36 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using reading comprehension tests administered before and after the implementation of the TPS technique. The collected data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics to determine the extent of students’ improvement. The results of the paired sample t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p < 0.05), indicating that the TPS technique had a positive and meaningful effect on students’ reading achievement. The improvement can be attributed to the structured stages of TPS, which require students to think independently, collaborate with peers, and actively share their ideas in class discussions. These stages foster greater engagement, critical thinking, and deeper comprehension of the text. Moreover, the interactive nature of TPS supports students in constructing meaning more effectively through social interaction. Therefore, TPS can be considered an effective and practical instructional strategy for enhancing students’ reading comprehension. This study also contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the application of TPS in teaching descriptive texts and offers valuable insights for English teachers seeking to implement collaborative learning approaches in reading classrooms.
The Effectiveness of Using British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Podcasts as a Media in Teaching English Listening Comprehension of 8th-Grade Students in Junior High School Sugesti Dwi Susanti; Andrian Nuriza Johan; Juita Triana
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 5 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i5.2266

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Listening comprehension remains challenging for junior high school learners of English because classroom exposure to authentic spoken language is often limited. Recent studies support podcast-based listening, but empirical evidence focusing specifically on British Broadcasting Corporation podcasts in small junior high school classes and using a single-group design remains limited. This study examined students’ listening performance before and after podcast-based instruction and assessed the magnitude of improvement. A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design involved 19 eighth-grade students at MTs Miftahurridho Sembir, Wonosobo. A 20-item multiple-choice listening test was administered before and after instruction using selected British Broadcasting Corporation Learning English podcast materials. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk test, a paired-samples t test, and normalized gain. The mean score increased from 56.11 to 81.89, with a statistically significant paired difference, t(18) = 28.545, p < .001. The mean normalized gain was 0.6144, or 61.44%, indicating moderate improvement. The study’s novelty lies in examining contemporary authentic broadcast content in an underrepresented eighth-grade context. Given the absence of a control group, the findings demonstrate within-group improvement rather than causal superiority over other listening media.