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Students’ perception on the use of Undercover Game to enrich their vocabulary mastery at the Seventh-Grade of SMPN 10 Padang Rizki, Muhammad; Rani, Yati Aisya
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 14, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v14i4.136225

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This study aims to find out students’ perceptions about using the Undercover Game to learn English vocabulary at SMPN 10 Padang. The research used a descriptive-qualitative method. The participants in this study were 30 seventh-grade students in the 2024/25 academic year who had been using the game for one semester. Data was collected through 1-4 scores Likert-scale questionnaires completed by 30 respondents and followed by interview with 6 respondents. The five indicators of effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, motivation, and interest regarding the use of Undercover Game. The results showed that students’ perceptions were mostly positive, with an average score of 3.028. It means they think game helped them understand word meanings, learn new vocabulary, feel more motivated, and enjoy the learning process. From the interviews conducted, almost all participants said that this game helped them learn English vocabulary. 3 out of 5 participants confirmed that this game made the learning process more exciting and helped them overcome boredom. Meanwhile, there are 2 participants felt the game did not help them or made them confused. The study suggests that the Undercover Game can be used as another way to teach English vocabulary, with better explanation the rules of the game before playing it.
Students' perception on the use of Gamestolearnenglish.com as a tool for grammar learning at SMP 2 Panti Asyfa, Sandra; Rani, Yati Aisya
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 14, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v14i4.136277

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This study aimed to investigate students' perceptions of using the Website Gamestolearnenglish.com as a tool for grammar learning, specifically focusing on the past tense, comparatives, adverbs, and future tense topics. The research employed a quantitative descriptive design using a survey method. The participants were 58 eighth-grade students from SMPN 2 Panti, who were selected through cluster sampling. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire based on the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, which measured five key constructs: Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Hedonic Motivation (HM), Attitude Toward Use (ATU), and Behavioural Intention (BI). The results indicated that students' perceptions were positive across all five TAM constructs, with an overall mean score of 2.85. Findings revealed that students found the website useful, efficient, and effective for improving their grammar performance. They also perceived the website as easy to use and understandable. Additionally, students found learning the four grammar topics using this website fun and entertaining. Consequently, these positive perceptions led to favourable attitudes toward using the website and strong intentions to continue using it for grammar learning. These findings suggest that Gamestolearnenglish.com is a promising supplementary learning tool that enhances grammar mastery for junior high students. The study recommends integrating Gamestolearnenglish.com into English language learning to enhance students’ grammar outcomes
Error analysis in using gerunds and infinitives among English Education students at Universitas Negeri Padang Sendra, Agung Rizqilla; Rani, Yati Aisya
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 14, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v14i4.136201

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Grammar plays a crucial role in English learning as it helps students construct accurate sentences. Among various grammatical components, gerunds and infinitives are particularly challenging. A preliminary observation showed that 69.2% of students who had completed the Intermediate Grammar course considered these topics difficult to master. This research aims to analyze the types and dominant type of errors made by fifth-semester English Education students at Universitas Negeri Padang in using gerunds and infinitives. The study used a descriptive design with a translation test consisting of 24 items. Students’ answers were analyzed using Dulay et al.’s (1982) Surface Strategy Taxonomy, which includes omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. The analysis found 123 total errors. Misformation was the most dominant (89 errors or 72.35%), followed by omission (19 errors or 15.44%), misordering (11 errors or 8.94%), and addition (4 errors or 3.25%). These findings indicate that students still struggle to select the correct form between gerunds and infinitives, showing limited understanding of verb patterns and grammatical structures.