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Journal : Anaphora: Journal of Language. Literary and Cultural Studies

FACTORS INFLUENCING AN EFL LEARNER’S PROFICIENCY: AN ENGLISH TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE Pariyanto Pariyanto; Bramatya Pradipta
Anaphora : Journal of Language, Literary, and Cultural Studies Vol 2 No 2 (2019): DECEMBER
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Prodi sastra Inggris, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (830.541 KB) | DOI: 10.30996/anaphora.v2i2.3369

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This study investigated the factors affecting an EFL learner's success in learning English. An experienced English teacher was chosen as a model of a successful learner of English and was interviewed on how she learned English. The findings indicate that the factors contributing to her success in learning English include (1) internal motivation, (2) social context, and (3) a positive attitude towards English. The findings of this study are in line with second language learning theories. This implies that such factors as motivation, social context, and positive attitude towards target language need to be taken into account to succeed in learning English as a foreign language.
NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING TEACHERS (NESTs) AND INDONESIAN ENGLISH TEACHERS (IETs) EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCES Pariyanto Pariyanto
Anaphora : Journal of Language, Literary, and Cultural Studies Vol 3 No 2 (2020): DECEMBER
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Prodi sastra Inggris, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30996/anaphora.v3i2.4620

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This paper explores EFL students’ perception of Indonesian English Teachers (IETs)/ Non-Native English Speaking Teachers (NNESTs) and Native English Speaking Teachers (NESTs) in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Indonesia. 32 Indonesian EFL university students participated in this study. Employing a five-point Likert scale questionnaire (1= strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4= agree, 5= strongly agree) distributed to participants, this study found that (1) students perceived IETs/NNESTs to be better in teaching beginning learners as IETs/NNESTs apply Indonesian into English instruction, sharing the same first language and the same culture, understanding students’ problem in learning English, understanding the questions and providing clear answers, and sharing the same language learning process; (2) students perceived NESTs to be better in teaching advanced learners of English as NESTs are superior in their English proficiency. NESTs are perceived to better in teaching speaking, pronunciation, listening, and culture. This study implies that both IETs/NNSTs and NESTs have their strengths and weaknesses in the English language teaching context. 
USING WHATSAPP AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL TO ENHANCE READING AND WRITING SKILLS: INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS' PERCEPTION Pininta Veronika Silalahi; Pariyanto Pariyanto
Anaphora : Journal of Language, Literary, and Cultural Studies Vol 4 No 1 (2021): JULY
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Prodi sastra Inggris, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30996/anaphora.v4i1.5289

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This study intends to examine Indonesian EFL learners’ perception of using WhatsApp as an instructional tool to improve reading and writing skills. Covid-19 pandemic has made online learning compulsory for both teachers and students in which it is such a novel experience of instructional mode for some. WhatsApp as a pedagogical tool is thought to be feasible and readily available for the students and teachers to use at any time. With its features and capabilities to send multimedia messages such as images, recordings, audio, videos, and PDF files, it is believed to be potential to be used as a pedagogical tool. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire (1=strongly disagree; 2=disagree; 3=neutral/no opinion; 4=agree; 5=strongly agree) was employed to answer the research question. The result shows that the students perceived that using WhatsApp as a pedagogical tool can enhance reading and writing skills (average response = 3,53). It indicates that as a pedagogical tool, WhatsApp can be taken into account to be integrated into online learning.