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Students’ Problems in Pronouncing Non-Existing English Diphthongs in Indonesian Language Anwar, Yasinta; Kalisa, Pasca
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 15, No 1 (2020): October 2020
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v15i1.26261

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One of the difficulties in learning the English language faced by Indonesian students is how to pronounce English sounds correctly. For several Indonesian students, producing English diphthong sounds could be difficult especially English diphthong sounds which do not exist in Indonesian ([ɪə], [ʊə], [eɪ], [eə] and [oʊ]). This study investigated the Indonesian students’ problems English diphthong pronunciation. The objective of this study was to describe how well the English diphthong sounds are pronounced by the students and to find out the kind of errors that were mostly found in the pronunciation of students. The participants of this study were 35 students of the eleventh grade of SMK N 2 Salatiga. The instruments were the production test containing English diphthong sounds and interviews as additional data. In determining the achievement, the level of criterion by Tinambunan’s criterion was used. Based on the data analysis, the total average of the incorrect numbers of English diphthong sounds in pronunciation made by students was 69% which was categorized as fair. In addition to it, the kinds of errors mostly found in the students’ pronunciation English diphthong sounds were omission errors. According to the result of the interview, the causes of the errors were unfamiliarity of knowing English diphthong sounds, so the sounds of English appeared to pronounce with the closest Indonesian sounds.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH PHRASAL VERB TRANSLATION IN TOTTO-CHAN NOVEL: THE LITTLE GIRL AT THE WINDOW Sari, Dwi Indah Mutiara; Sofwan, Ahmad; Kalisa, Pasca
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 6 No 1 (2017): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v6i1.20453

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This study is attempted to focus on phrasal verb translation of an English novel Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window to its Indonesia version entitled Totto-chan: Gadis Cilik di Jendela. The objectives of the study are: (1) to describe the strategies used in translating phrasal verb in the Totto-chan novel (2) to describe the quality of phrasal verb translation in the Totto-chan novel. In conducting this research, descriptive qualitative approach is used. The presentation of discussion is presented in a descriptive way. The data are analyzed by finding the phrasal verbs in the source language and in the target language. The translation strategies are analyzed based on Mona Baker’s theory. Meanwhile, the researcher uses Nababan’s theory to identify the translation quality of the phrasal verbs. The result of the study shows that (1) there are 35 data translated using idiom of similar meaning and form, 155 phrasal verbs translated using an idiom of similar meaning but dissimilar form, 5 phrasal verbs translated by paraphrase and 5 phrasal verbs are translated by omission; it shows that the most strategy used is using idiom of similar meaning but dissimilar form (2) the accuracy level of this novel’s phrasal verb translation is 80,67 % which indicates that the translation is accurate, the acceptability level is 83,17 % which shows us the translation is acceptable and the readability level which is 92,33 % which proves that the translation of this novel is highly readable.
THE PRACTICE OF CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK USED BY A TEACHER IN TEACHING ENGLISH Triwinarsih, Endah; Rukmini, Dwi; Kalisa, Pasca
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 7 No 1 (2018): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v7i1.25310

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This study focuses on the practice of corrective feedback used by a teacher in SD Semesta Bilingual School. The objective of the study is to describe the type of corrective feedback used by a teacher in SD Semesta Bilingual School and to describe the frequency of each type of corrective feedback used by the teacher in teaching English in SD Semesta Bilingual School. This study is a qualitative research. The data were taken by interviewing an English teacher and taking video of teaching and learning process. The videos were transcribed which in the next step, they were analyzed for gaining the result. The data were analyzed in the noticing, collecting, and thinking process according to the theory of qualitative data analysis by Siedel (1998). According to the analysis, the teacher in SD Semesta Bilingual School used all kinds of corrective feedback. The result shows that explicit feedback is the most frequent corrective feedback which represents 24.14%. The other strategies are as follows: (2) Recast occurs 17.24%, (3) Clarification Request occurs 13.79%,(4) Metalinguistic Feedback occurs 13.79%, (5) Elicitation occurss 13.79%, and (6) Repetition occurs 13.79%. The most dominant type of using corrective feedback is explicit correction. The implication of using corrective feedback on English speaking is that, the student will be brave to active on every teaching learning activity especially on speaking.
Manajemen e-book di UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Negeri Semarang melalui sistem aplikasi -, Setyarini -; Kalisa, Pasca; Cahyaningtyas, Annisa Dwi
LIBRARIA : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi Volumen 10, Nomor 2, Tahun 2021 (Desember 2021)
Publisher : FPPTI Jawa Tengah

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A Vitual or Digital Library is one of the systems that has many types of services as well as information objects that support access from those information objects through a digital device. The ebook management managed by Unnes Library aims to provide ease in searching for information such as pictures, documents, as well as databases in digital formats quickly, precisely, and accurately. Collection on a digital library is not limited to electronic documents substituting print books alone, but collection is emphasized on the contents of information, the type from the documents to the results of its tracing. ebook management is essentially an ebook cataloguing program itself. The software stores countless ebook files in a database along with its metadata. eBook is the equivalent of conventional books, the difference in writing is inside digital media. The ebook is read through certain software, commonly referred to as the ebook reader. Even ebook file formats vary, some are pdfs that can be opened with acrobat reader. There are also html-shaped, openable ones with browsing/internet exploration. ebook is an electronic version of a printed book, if the book is generally composed of paper sets while ebook is digital information that can contain pictures or text. In the digital age ebooks began to be in demand because they were small in size, easily accessible anywhere, had more interesting search features, too, the words could be easily as well as quickly rediscovered when searched. It is in this context that the Unnes Library realized its commitment as a House of Sciences that wants to upgrade conventional library services to digital/virtual libraries, which is an accelerated part of innovation by utilizing the ebook Management application as as the management of Electronic Books that have been collected by the Unnes Library.
Emergency Remote-Learning in Applying Project-based Learning in Translation Course to Improve Translation Quality and Students’ Creativity Yuliasri, Issy; Kalisa, Pasca; Farida, Alief Noor; Suprapti, Sri
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18, No 1 (2023): October 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v18i1.48583

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This research aims to investigate the use of project-based learning in translation courses, assess student responses to this approach, assess student knowledge and skills in translation techniques, and analyze the quality of student translation results using a project-based approach. This research uses a qualitative approach with exploratory and explanatory case study methods. The location of this research is at Universitas Negeri Semarang, with the focus on the English Language Education Study Program. Participants in this research consisted of 3 lecturers who taught the English-Indonesian Translation course in the 2021-2022 Even Semester, as well as around 150 students who took the course. Data collection was collected through interviews, observations, Forum Group Discussion (FGD), document analysis, as well as using questionnaires and documentation to measure student translation results. The research results show that project-based learning has succeeded in improving the quality of learning and student creativity in translating a text. Apart from that, students also showed a positive response to the application of the project-based learning model in the translation class.
An Authenticity Analysis of Reading Materials in an EFL Textbook Syarifah Nur Halima; Kalisa, Pasca
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.v5i2.20732

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This research examines the authenticity of reading materials in the English for Nusantara untuk SMP/MTs Kelas IX textbook, using Pinner’s (2014) authenticity continuum theory as the analytical framework. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design through document analysis of five selected reading materials. Seventeen indicators across four dimensions, individual relevance, target language community, classroom applicability, and real-world connection, were used to assess the materials. The findings reveal that the textbooks perform well in terms of structural and pedagogical authenticity, demonstrated by reading materials that are aligned with the curriculum, appropriate to the students' level, and engaging. However, the analysis also revealed a lack of cultural references, real-world content, and opportunities for student interaction, which are crucial for developing communicative competence and cross-cultural awareness. Overall, the textbook offers partially authentic reading materials. It is recommended that future textbook revisions include richer cultural content and more interactive tasks to connect language learning with real-life communication and global contexts.
Understanding Pre-Service Teachers’ Perception in Applying Teaching Media: A TPACK-Based Study Fauziah, Shiva; Kalisa, Pasca
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1277

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This study explores how English pre-service teachers at Semarang State University develop and apply digital teaching media using the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. In today’s digital learning environment, teachers are expected not only to master subject content but also to skillfully combine it with suitable teaching methods and digital tools. Based on the findings, the participants showed strong ability in using digital platforms such as Canva, Quizizz, Wordwall, and Google Classroom. They integrated these tools with their lesson plans to make learning more interactive, engaging, and student-centered. Although they faced challenges such as limited teaching time, unstable internet access, and a lack of school facilities they managed to adapt by modifying their teaching strategies and media use. These results confirm what suggested: that effective technology use in education requires a deep understanding of how content, pedagogy, and technology work together. This study highlights the importance of preparing future teachers with real-world experiences and practical digital skills to meet the demands of modern classrooms.
Investigating students' perspectives on the utilization of mobile-assisted language learning and mobile games for developing speaking proficiencies Aditya, Apta Rahadi; Kalisa, Pasca
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. Special Issue (2025): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v14iSpecial Issue.30037

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For English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, speaking is a skill that poses significant challenges, primarily due to insufficient practice, low self-esteem, and limited conversational opportunities. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) and mobile gaming offer creative and engaging ways to enhance speaking abilities in the current digital learning environment. This qualitative study examines how students perceive the impact of mobile games on enhancing their English-speaking skills. Ten undergraduate EFL students, ages 20 to 23, who had studied English for six to ten years and frequently played mobile games, participated in semi-structured interviews to gather data. According to a thematic study, mobile games increased learners’ motivation, improved pronunciation, helped them acquire new vocabulary, and gave them more confidence when speaking. Participants observed that the interactive elements of games reduced speaking anxiety and promoted real-world conversational practice. However, difficulties remained, such as comprehending rapid-fire discourse and navigating new colloquialisms. The study shows that the deliberate integration of mobile apps can augment conventional classroom techniques and promote organic spoken language development.
Influence of Parents’ English Mastery on Children’s Screen Time for English Learning Putri, Happy Andita; Kalisa, Pasca
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1269

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This study investigates the influence of parents' English mastery on children's screen time for learning English, considering the mediating role of parental involvement. A quantitative correlational design was used in this study with 38 participants consisting of parents of students at Al Madina Islamic Kindergarten in Semarang. Data were collected through a questionnaire via Google form and analyzed using Spearman's correlation. The results showed a significance value of p = 0.059 for the correlation between parents' English proficiency and screen time frequency, and a significance value of p = 0.009 for the correlation between parents' English proficiency and parental involvement. This indicates that parents' English proficiency is not significantly related to children's screen time frequency but is significantly correlated with parental involvement. This study emphasizes the importance of empowering parents not only with language skills but also with active involvement strategies.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS’ TEACHING PHONICS STRATEGIES AND THEIR REPORTED BELIEFS TO ASSIST PRIOR-TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ACQUIRING ENGLISH ALPHABET KNOWLEDGE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (A CASE STUDY OF THE EARLY YEARS TEACHERS OF BEE BE GYM BABIES AND TODDLERS Farida, Nuzulia Nur; Kalisa, Pasca
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
Publisher : The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT)

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This study aimed at (1) discovering the early years teachers’ self-reported teaching phonics strategies in practices to teach alphabet knowledge and skills to their prior to school students, and (2) analyzing the teachers’ self-reported beliefs in their teaching phonics strategies used to teach alphabet knowledge and skills to their prior to school students. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The participants of the study were ten non-native talented teachers experienced in teaching phonics to the young learners students. The instruments of collecting data were questionnaire and interview. The data were obtained by using a direct survey and a semi-structured interview. The direct survey was used to investigate the early childhood teachers’ teaching phonics strategies in practices, while to enhance the potential to understand self-reported teachers’ beliefs in appropriate early literacy teaching strategies, the researcher did the interview. Based on the findings, dealing with the phonics teaching strategies, the teachers were mostly using either commercial phonics program and play based literacy learning strategies to teach alphabet knowledge and skills to their students within the commercial phonics program over largely focused on their service rather than the play-based literacy learning strategies. In addition, from the interview, it could be concluded that the teachers believed that play could not be separated in the children’s learning process. Both systematic and incidental learning process as well as componential and child-centered views were crucial in the children’s acquiring literacy process and should be integrated.