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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE MASTERY AND WRITING ABILITY IN SELF-INTRODUCTION TEXTS OF FEMALE AND MALE STUDENTS Luluk Safira Ikrima; Suprihadi Suprihadi; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 3, No 1 (2020): Prominent : Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v3i1.4738

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Grammar is very important in learning and using languages so that using correct grammar will indicate clearly what the writer says. The objective of this research is to find out if the correlation between simple present tense mastery and writing ability in self-introduction texts of the tenth grade students of SMK N 1 Kalinyamatan Jepara is  1) significant for female students, and 2) not significant for male students. This correlational research was conducted in SMKN 1 Kalinyamatan Jepara with 30 students from Class X Tata Boga 2 (BG 2) for female and 30 students from Class X Teknik Elektronika Industri 1 (EI 1) for male as the samples. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to analyze the data. The findings show that the correlation of simple present tense mastery and writing ability in self-introduction texts of female students is significant while that of male students is not significant.
PRONUNCIATION ERRORS MADE BY EFL STUDENT TEACHERS IN SPEECH PERFORMANCE Diah Dwi Lestari; Fitri Budi Suryani; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 3, No 2 (2020): Prominent : Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v3i2.5396

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Pronunciation is one of the key factors in communication. The different pronunciation or different sounds will cause different meanings. It is known that the sound of English vowels and consonants are so much different from Indonesian vowels and consonants. A slip of pronunciation might occur and cause listeners misunderstand the message.This study is aimed at finding the pronunciation errors and the factors contributing to the pronunciation errors made by the EFL student teachers in speech performance.A descriptive qualitative research design was used. The data were collected through document analysis and interview. The result of the study shows that there were 79 errors found, meanwhile the factors contributing to the students’ pronunciations consists of  internal and external factors.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) AND ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT Ernis Sholikah; Suprihadi Suprihadi; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v4i1.5791

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Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) is a new concept of thinking in Curriculum 2013 in Indonesia, which is based on the revised top three levels in Bloom’s Taxonomy: analyzing, evaluating, and creating. This survey research used 44 students who were purposively sampled. The objective of this research was to determine if there was a linear correlation between HOTS and the English achievement of the eleventh grade students of SMA N 2 Kudus. Using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation in the level of significance .05 and degree of freedom 42, this research showed that there was a high positive significant linear correlation between HOTS and the English achievement of the eleventh grade students of SMA N 2 Kudus. Key words: HOTS, taxonomy, curriculum 2013, English achievement
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON KETRAMPILAN WAJIB BAHASA INGGRIS IN UNIVERSITAS MURIA KUDUS Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 2, No 2 (2019): Prominent : Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v2i2.4221

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Due to globalization, the need of English mastery is getting higher. Therefore, it is very important for students to master the international language in order to survive in the global competition.  To prepare its alumni with good English competence Universitas Muria Kudus requires all students to pursue Ketrampilan Wajib Bahasa Inggris (English Compulsory Skill)  with 0 SKS. This policy has been ruled since 2001 and organized by Language Center of Universitas Muria Kudus. To know whether the program runs effectively, at the end of each semester, there is an evaluation conducted by the instructors along with the head of the Language Center. However, it does not involve the students. Therefore, it is worthy to investigate students’ responses and opinions of the class. This study aims at describing students' perceptions on the learning process of Ketrampilan Wajib Bahasa Inggris in the academic semester of 2014/2015. To achieve the above objectives, this study was conducted by survey. Questionnaires were distributed to 98 students who were selected randomly, out of 498 students joining the class in the academic year  2014/2015. The results of data analysis shows that the learning process of Ketrampilan Wajib Bahasa Inggris class in odd semester academic year 2014/2015 ran well. This is shown from the learning strategies, learning media, learning materials, student interests, students discipline in joining the English course and student mastery were classified as good.  Some improvements need to be done so that the quality of learning can be improved due to satisfactory service of Language Center.Keywords: Ketrampilan Wajib Bahasa Inggris, learning, TOEFL.
THE OBSTACLES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY OF EFL STUDENTS Nisrina Lutfiyah; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih; Rusiana Rusiana
Prominent Vol 5, No 2 (2022): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v5i2.8257

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There are many problems faced by students which prevent them from improving their English skills and abilities. One of the most common is their vocabulary mastery. This study aimed to figure out what obstacles they encountered in learning vocabulary and what strategies they used to solve their problems. It is a survey and the respondents were 30 students of second semester students of Universitas Muria Kudus. Questionnaire was used as the instrument to obtain data. The study revealed that there were several obstacles in learning vocabulary, i.e., difficulty in distinguishing how to spell and pronounce English words correctly, difficulty in developing their vocabulary skills and difficulty in using vocabulary correctly and difficulty in understanding the connotation. To solve the problems, the students do some strategies, namely (1) dictionary strategy and memorization (2) peer practice (3) listening to music or watching English videos (4) share and discussion with friends, and (5) additional individual class.
THE READABILITY LEVEL OF THE READING TEXT IN “PATHWAY TO ENGLISH” BY ERLANGGA FOR XI OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rohmanita Riski Istikhomah; Muh Syafei; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i1.8341

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Abstract: The objective of the research was to find out the readability level of reading text in Pathway to English by Erlangga of 2017 edition for XI of Senior High School, which is generally used in the school as a written source and used by the teacher to deliver the material. This research is categorized as descriptive quantitative research and the data was collected and analyzed using Flesch Reading Ease formula. The results of this research show that 17 from 20 reading text is readable for XI of Senior High School, 2 of them is for the 13th to 16th grade, and 1 reading text is for College Graduate. Then, the average of readability score of the reading text is 62.88, which can interpret that Pathway to English for XI of Senior High School by Erlangga of 2017 edition for Kelompok Peminatan in Standard level and it’s readable for 10th to 12th grade, which can be concluded that this textbooks is readable and appropriate for XI of Senior High School.
TENTH GRADERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMK N 1 PGRI MEJOBO KUDUS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2021/2022 Saifulloh, Singgalang Daffa's; Syafei, Muh; Nuraeningsih, Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.8546

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This study aims to determine the perception of X APH students at SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus on the use of social media in learning English. In this study, researchers used descriptive qualitative research with questionnaires and interviews. The participants in this study were 18 students of class X APH SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus. The results show that WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are applications that are widely used by students when learning English. The results also show that social media has a positive perception for students. This is because social media applications help them improve their English language skills, so students think that social media applications are important and useful in learning English.