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The Contribution of Exposure Frequency to English to Speaking and Writing Performance of EFL Learners at Junior High School in Indonesia Hajriana Arfah; Ahmad Zam Zam
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 1, No 2 (2017): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v1i2.441

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This study was aimed at describing the contribution of exposure frequency to English (EFE) to speaking and writing English as a foreign language (EFL) learners in bilingual class setting of a state junior high school in East Lombok, which has been implementing bilingual principles (English-Indonesia) of Mathematics and Natural Science. This research is ex-post facto with correlation design. The samples were systematically selected by choosing even number of the student lists, which involved forty-six of ninety-three students of eight grade in academic year 2011/2012. Data were analyzed with regression. The calculation was done at 5% significant level.This research discovered that (1) there is a significant correlation between exposure frequency to English language and speaking performance of the students in bilingual classes by R value of  .555 with probability of  .00; (2) there is significant correlation between exposure frequency to English and writing performance by R value of  .78 with probability of  .00; (3) the EFE significantly contribute to writing performance with R Square value of  .609 (60.9%); and (4) it also contribute.309 (30.9%) the students’ speaking performance. 
The Challenges and Strategies in Writing Descriptive Text on Local Places in the EFL Essay Writing Course M. Akram Mulyasin; Ahmad Zamzam; Lalu Jaswadi Putera; Muhammad Amin; Hajriana Arfah
Jurnal Educatio FKIP UNMA Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): October-December
Publisher : Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/educatio.v9i4.6017

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The objectives of this study were to explore the challenges faced by students in writing descriptive text about local places and to describe how they deal with these challenges. A descriptive method was used, with a writing test and a questionnaire as instruments. From the results of the writing test, the students' scores on the organization aspect were the lowest, which means that students still have difficulties structuring their writing effectively and presenting their ideas in a clear and logical way. It involves issues like paragraph structure, coherence, and transitions between paragraphs. In addition, from the students' responses in the questionnaire, it was found that more than half of the students who participated in the questionnaire section felt that limited vocabulary was their main challenge in writing descriptive texts about local places. This indicates that the students felt that they did not have enough choice of words or phrases to effectively describe the place they were writing about. Moreover, to deal with the challenges, they used various strategies to navigate the complexity of writing about local places. These strategies include thorough observation, pre-writing, revision before completion, seeking examples, seeking feedback from peers, utilizing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), utilizing visual references, and regular practice. In conclusion, the paper shows the challenges students faced in writing descriptive text about local places and the strategies they employed to address these challenges.
Students' Perception of Task-Based Learning in EFL Teaching Methods and its Impact on English Writing Skills Nunenk Lanang Teguh Mahmud; Usuluddin Usuluddin; Hajriana Arfah; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Journal on Education Vol 7 No 1 (2024): Journal on Education: Volume 7 Nomor 1 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Departement of Mathematics Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joe.v7i1.7111

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Many students in EFL contexts face challenges in developing writing skills, highlighting the need for effective instructional approaches. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the EFL learning approach in enhancing the writing abilities of seventh-grade students. To address this, the research assessed the impact of the EFL approach using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. Conducted with 25 seventh-grade students from SMPN 1 SAKRA BARAT, the study involved measuring writing skills before and after the Task-Based learning intervention. The study revealed that students’ writing skill in such element like grammar, vocabulary, and content structured comprehension were increased, 5% of the students gained “good” category in grammar, 9% advanced into “good” in vocabulary, and 11% of the students in understanding content achieved “good” category as well. These findings indicate that the EFL learning approach effectively improves students' writing abilities. The study provides valuable insights into the benefits of the EFL approach, suggesting its practical effectiveness in enhancing writing instruction and offering implications for educators and curriculum developers.