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Improving Students Listening Skill by Using Audio Game “Blind Legend Game” at SMA 1 Siluq Ngurai Diki Suprianto; Widi Syahtia Pane; Godefridus Bali Geroda
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
Publisher : Wadah Inovasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (253.323 KB) | DOI: 10.53622/ij.v1i02.161

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AbstractBackground:Listening is one of the basic English skill that mus be mastered. Listening is a listen activity where we hear something, be it a speech, a lecture, or an explanation about something from someone else, where we not only hear but also have to listen and understand and then gain new knowledge from what we hear (Tyagi, 2013).Methodology:This research doing by Classroom Action Research method. The subject of this research was XI-MIPA grade of SMA Negeri 1 SILUQ NGURAI 2022/2023 year of academic and consist of 29 students member. The objective of this research was to improve students’ listening skill in English Lesson by using Blind Legend game at XI-MIPA grade of SMA Negeri 1 SILUQ NGURAI. This research was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data is collected through quantitative and qualitative data. The research purpose is to increase students’ ability in listening English by using Blind Legend game. Findings:This research showed result of increasing that happen on students ability in Listening. The students mean score from pretest until post-test cycle 2 was 66,2, 81,3 and 90,1. The students improvement percentage scores who pass the criteria of success >75 also show changes from the pretest only 6 students (20,7%), post-test cycle I up to 26 student (89,7%) and the final result from post-test cycle II that 28 student (96,6%)Conclusion:Based on the pretest down to the second cycle post-test result and the data got by the researcher on the class, Blind Legend games effectively help students to improve listening skill showed by their scores. Especially the students response toward the teaching process using CAR method. It can be said that the students likes Blind Legend game. It proven by their interest to the material in the class, and perform a dialogue and audio listen then understand what the dialogue talk about.Originality:This research can used for references and help student or teacher to understand how improve listening skill using Blind Legend game in teaching and learning process.
An Analysis of Declarative and Interrogative Sentences In “Don’t Look Up” Movie Agustinus Fransiskus; Widi Syahtia Pane; Godefridus Bali Geroda
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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AbstractBackground:Human communicate by using sentences in daily life. There are two types pf sentences usually used by people in an utterance declarative and interrogative sentence and it is important to know the meaning for every structure of sentences in order to avoid misunderstand between people. This study aims to analyze types and deep structure of Declarative and Interrogative sentences that appeared in “Don’t Look Up” MovieMethodology: The researcher used a design for content analysis. The characters shown in the film "Don't Look Up" are the focus of this investigation. The study's focus was on the declarative and interrogative language employed by the movie's characters. A checklist served as the study's main tool.Findings: The researcher discovered there are 117 declarative sentences, 79 (67.6%) positive declarative sentences, and 38 (31.5%) negative declarative sentences. Meanwhile, for the interrogative sentences, the researcher found there are 132 interrogative sentences, 77 (58.3%) wh questions, 54 (40.9%) yes-no questions, and 1 (0.7%) alternative question and the deep structure of declarative sentence used Subject and Noun phrase to create sentence and for the interrogative sentence used Complementizer and Sentence for its structure.Conclusion: In declarative types, the frequent used types declarative sentence was positive declarative sentence and for interrogative sentences, the character most used was wh questions in dialogue. (Brown & Miller, 1991) as a guidance theory to draw the tree diagram where the deep structure of a declarative sentence consists of a noun phrase and verb phrase while the interrogative sentence needs to attach the wh-question word or the auxiliary to the complementizer and followed by a noun phrase and verb phraseOriginality: This research can used for references and help student or readers to understand deeper the interrogative and declarative sentence and its structure.
Student’s Perceptions Towards Mobile Technology in Distance Learning At 2nd Semester in English Language Education Program Amien Rahman; Widi Syahtia Pane; Abdul Rohman
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Background: Mobile learning is a learning model by utilizing information and communication technology. One form of technology that can be used in mobile learning is smartphones. There is a wide variety of smartphones that offer incredible sophistication in various features and applications. With various features that can be installed or run online, smartphones can be used as learning media. Methodology: This study used a qualitative approach and a case study as the research design. Moreover, the researcher used interviews and observation as the instrument to collect the data. The subjects in this study are five students. Findings: The findings revealed positive perceptions and the obstacles of mobile learning in Distance Learning. The results of this study stated that the subjects were greatly helped by the presence of mobile learning. Mobile learning is very helpful for subjects to find information and communication with easy internet access in finding information during a pandemic helping students find and gather information. it was stated that with mobile learning students had the flexibility of place. However, the obstacle to mobile learning in distance learning is students cannot directly understand the material presented by the lecturer. Apart from that, students also find it difficult to understand the material as a result of the poor quality of the unstable internet. Conclusion: There are some students who have obstacles during mobile-based learning. The obstacles that are often faced by students are network constraints that are sometimes less supportive when the teaching and learning process takes place. With this mobile-based learning, students can access smooth communication information without being constrained by place, time, and understanding of the material that can be accessed by students independently. Originality: In this study found out the students’ perception and the obstacles used PJJ or distance learning with use mobile technology in learning process.
Teacher' and Student's Perspective on the Use of Mall (Mobile -Assisted Language Learning) in English Learning Okny Apriani S; Widi Syahtia Pane; Godefridus Bali Geroda
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is a new approach to language learning and teaching activities that can improve effectiveness, flexibility, and comfort in language learning by allowing the sending and receiving of learning materials, information, and instructions via mobile phone. The objectives of the researchers are to find out the teacher and students' perspectives toward the use of MALL (Mobile Assisted Language Learning) in English learning at SMK Negeri 5 Samarinda. In this research, the researcher used qualitative research and a phenomenology approach. This research was conducted at SMK Negeri 5 Samarinda in class XII multimedia. With a purposive sampling method, the researcher chose 20 students and 1 English teacher. Collecting data in this study used interview techniques to find out the perspectives of teachers and students on the use of MALL in English learning activities. The results of the study showed a positive response from the perspectives expressed by teachers and students towards the use of MALL in learning English, where students felt that the MALL helped and made it easier for them to learn English. Furthermore, the teacher said that the existence of a mall helps teachers provide more varied learning
Speech Funtion Analysis in “ Alice In Wonderland” Movie Script Layun Vera; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53622/ij.v1i02.171

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AbstractBackground:A language is a tool for communication in this world used by humans to communicate with each other, without language, people get a problem when they want to communicate and a desire to socialize with people. The social functions of communication are explained by the speech function Apparently, speaking has a variety of functions. Many kinds of different speech functions, including phatic, poetic, metalinguistic, expressive, directive, and referential. Speech that people make serves a variety of purposes. This study aims to analyze the kinds of speech functions that are used in Alice In Wonderland Movie.Methodology: The researcher used a design for content analysis. The characters shown in the film "Alice In Wonderland" Movie is the focus of this investigation. The study's focus was on the declarative and interrogative language employed by the movie's characters. A checklist served as the study's main tool.Findings: In this study, the researcher found there are 111 speech functions used by the characters in Alice in Wonderland movie script. The researcher found there are five types of speech functions, 19 expressive speech functions, 39 directives speech functions, 34 referential speech functions, 7 poetic speech functions, and 12 phatic speech functions.Conclusion: In this research the researcher concludes, the referential speech function is the most used type of speech function by the actors in Alice in Wonderland movie because there are 39 directive speech functions found in this movie and the lowest types of speech functions used by the characters is poetic speech function where the researcher found there is only 7 poetic speech function.Originality: This research can used for references and help students or readers to understand deeper the speech function and and know hot utilize them
Students' Perspectives on the Use of Quizizz in English Learning Nelly Natalia; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (277.356 KB) | DOI: 10.53622/ij.v1i02.175

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This research discusses using Quizizz by English teachers in SMP Negeri 22 Samarinda learning activities. This research aims at students’ perspectives on the use of Quizizz in English learning. Five students participated in this study. This research method uses Qualitative with descriptive approach interviews was conducted. From the data described, the researcher found that students have a positive perspective toward the use of Quizizz during English learning. They are happy and motivated to learn English using this application. Besides, this application helps students to practice questions to improve their skills. Furthermore, Quizizz helps them in increasing their interest in learning. It concluded that using Quizizz helps students in English learning activities.
Students' Perspective on Challenges in English Oral Presentation: A Case Study Deby Lara Sucia M; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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The anxiety of English learners who lack conviction in the classroom. In order to communicate with their tutors and peers, they need new incentives to enhance their English speaking abilities. For oral presentations to be comprehended, students must communicate well. This investigation employed qualitative approaches. The study was a case study because it focused on English Oral Presentation learning and involved numerous English students. Five English Department students who struggle with English Oral Presentation were selected via snowball sampling. The research instrument includes guidelines for semi-structured interviews and observation to capture data and information on the research topic, followed by three data analysis tasks: data compression, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. This study discovered that participants' anxiety manifests itself in the following ways: difficulty explaining the topic, perusing the text rather than explaining it, and avoiding making eye contact with others. Anxiety is the greatest dread when speaking. Participants recommended studying grammar, exploring the Internet, mastering the subject, and practicing. Students labored with oral presentations in English. Separated from speaking difficulties were anxiety, self-confidence, and self-awareness. (grammatical error, switch language, read the text). The majority of students stated that anxiety and lack of confidence made English oral presentations challenging. According to their research, a number of experts have resolved student issues.