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A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Using Direct and Audiovisual Methods for Enhancing Students Listening Comprehension Faidhatul Atiyah; Lidiyatul Izzah
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 2, No 1 (2019): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.2.1.9-16

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The present study aims to compare experimentally direct and audio-visual method in terms of their effectiveness in students listening comprehension. Another purpose of the study is to help the teachers to find out the most effective way of teaching listening in the classroom. This study was conducted in MTS Al-Hamid, and 46 students of two classes were selected as the sample participants. In choosing the sample, the writer used a cluster random sampling technique. The subjects were assigned as experimental and control groups. This research used post-test only toward the experimental and control group. Data were gathered through the listening test in both the control and experimental group. While the experimental group learned English by implementing the audiovisual method, the control group was instructed by the audiovisual method. In the end, the results were statistically analyzed. Based on the result, the use of audio-visual method had a positive effect on the enhancement of students listening comprehension.
Systemic Functional Genre on Students’ Reading Literacy Lidiyatul Izzah; Muhamad Sofian Hadi
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 1, No 1 (2018): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.1.1.35-44

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In the context of higher education, IT’s popularity and transparency has increased students’ higher awareness of writing in different evolving forms. It is undeniable that publishing scientific research is now seen more as success determinant in academic careers. Along with this demand, students need to deepen their advanced literacy and academic language skills to achieve good scientific writing. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of Systemic Functional Genre approach in students’ reading literacy. A quantitative method of quasi-experimental design was carried out in this study. There were two groups involved: the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG). During the implementation, both groups experienced in the different treatments. The population selected in this study was the second-semester learners of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta. In selecting the sample, the researchers purposively choose two groups (n=60 students). To collect the data, the researchers implemented a reading test. Based on the research finding, the study indicated that the SFG-based Approach had a significant positive impact on improving the students’ reading literacy.
Improving Students Listening Comprehension with Mobile App “English Listening Test” Alit Eka Handayani; Lidiyatul Izzah
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 3, No 1 (2020): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.3.1.69-78

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The use of Android smartphones will improve the skills of English Language Learners to the segments of the level they want to achieve. Language students are able to select the various android apps as necessary, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, components of languages, vocabulary mastery, and even sentence structure in English. This can be used as an English aid by all levels of learning or can be used as a media resource. The purpose of the study was to find out the use of the Mobile-based English Listening Test App enhances students' listening comprehension. The methodology towards this research was quantitative. This research used a pre-experimental sampling frame using pre-test and post-test. In collecting the data, the researchers used the listening test as an instrument. The subjects of the research were SMK Gelora Bekasi's 10th grade students. The result reveals that the total student post-test score in the experimental class was higher (15,871) than in the control class (2,028). Based on the t-test, above 15,871 average result was obtained at the level of freedom (df) of 36 (36-1 = 35), while 2,028 of of average result was obtained at the level of significance of 5 percent. Since t0 is higher than the tt score obtained from the results of the calculation, a positive hypothesis (H1) can be acknowledged. The hypothesis finding implies that the use of the Mobile English Listening Test App enhances students' comprehensive listening skills.
Google Classroom-Assisted Mobile in Language Learning for Students of Primary School Teacher Education Muhamad Sofian Hadi; Lidiyatul Izzah; Aliya Nafisa Karyadi
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 3, No 2 (2021): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.3.2.135-142

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Language learning activities are required for all students of the Faculty of Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. So far, the learning process in the classroom has been carried out conventionally. Lecturers come to class, deliver lessons, and assign homework to students. Teaching and learning activities are routine activities that frequently bore students and make them uninterested in taking the class. Students' boredom requires an alternative learning process that does not adhere to conventional concepts but has adopted novelty by using free applications that can be downloaded on each student's smartphone. Google Classroom, an online learning system that allows lecturers and students to carry out the learning process wherever and whenever they want, is one solution that can be provided. It is expected that students' English learning will improve as a result of their use of Google Classroom. As a result, it offers a variety of new learning opportunities and can accommodate students' preferences. The use of Google Classrooms is also consistent with the rapid development of technology, which is supported by the slogan of the Industrial Revolution era 4.0. It has also touched the 5.0 era, which leads to the use of technology products that can be used in the classroom learning process and supports the new minister of education's policies regarding freedom of learning.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Teaching English for Students of Primary School Teacher Education Department Muhamad Sofian Hadi; Lidiyatul Izzah
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 1, No 1 (2018): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.1.1.45-54

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One of the learning models that can be implemented in increasing the students ability in English language is using Problem Based Learning (PBL). Problem Based Learning is a learning model that focuses on giving the solution for students in learning process. PBL provides the chance for students to find their problem and also creating the alternative solution to deal with their problems in English language learning. The aims of this study, by using PBL can increase the students’ ability in mastering English language. The participant of this study chosen from primary school teacher education department (PGSD) faculty of educational sciences, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta. There several consideration in choosing the department as the object of this study. First, the student of this department lack of interest in joining the English subject, the learning process becomes ineffective. Second, as the future candidate of teacher for elementary school students, they need to concern with the ability of English language. Third, the average ability of students in mastering English is weak. The method used for this study based on qualitative/interpretive paradigm. This method concern on viewing the focus and problems of this study in a comprehensive way. The finding, based on the result of the study it can be shown that the students ability in English language increased as the researcher targeted from the beginning. And the learning process becomes more active after the use of Problem Based Learning. So, it can be concluded that the use of Problem Based Learning (PBL) can increase the students’ ability in mastering English Language.
Students’ Understanding on Simple Past Tense through VOA Learning English YouTube Channel Lailatul Mahmudah; Lidiyatul Izzah
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 1, No 2 (2019): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.1.2.89-94

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The objective of the study is to find out the effect of VOA Learning English YouTube Channel on students’ simple past tense. This study was conducted at 8th grade students of SMP Pustek Serpong in academic year 2017/2018. The researcher used quantitative analysis with a quasi-experimental design. As the sample, the researcher uses one class with total number of 37 students. By using t-test, the finding showed that tcalculation (7.89) was higher than ttable (2.026) at a significant level of 5%. It indicates that VOA Learning English YouTube Channel gives the positive significant result in improving students’ simple past tense.
Common Listening Challenges: Indonesian EFL Learners’ Perception Lidiyatul Izzah; Khodijah Keeya
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 1, No 2 (2019): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.1.2.95-106

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 Being a major part of internationalizing higher education, teaching English taps particular general cognitive abilities. It is mainly regarding listening that is hypothesized to have a higher influence on acquisition of foreign language. The aim of this study was to identify the common listening challenges experienced by Indonesian EFL learners. This research was practical research using descriptive methods of quantitative research. Subject of the study were subsequently randomly chosen, in which EFL learners at even semesters become the representative. In collecting data, the researchers used a self-structured questionnaire that refers to three primary categories: (1) the listener, (2) the passage, and (3), the physical setting. The data was then statistically evaluated by referring to Likert type scales, to discover useful information. After all, the finding showed that distortions, lexis recognition, phonological awareness, complexity of the passage and the speech rate highlighted a high degree response of common listening challenges. The significance of the study expected to contribute learners with a better understanding and propose new ideas for acceptable teaching listening.
Factors Affecting Speaking Anxiety of Thai Students During Oral Presentation: Faculty of Education in TSAI Muhamad Sofian Hadi; Lidiyatul Izzah; Mareena Masae
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 3, No 1 (2020): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.3.1.79-88

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The objective of this research is to find out the effectiveness to use Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Questionnaire as a tool that adapted in Speaking skills from first-year until a fourth-year grade of Thai students in TSAI. This study used a Quantitative Method with Survey research by implementing the design of an online questionnaire. In this study, the participants are all Thai students, the Faculty of Education in TSAI who have been studying in Jakarta and west Jawa with 46 Participants. The data were collected by giving Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Questionnaire as the instruments. The result of significant scores of Thai students after examined the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Questionnaire is x 3 556 within the high-anxiety level, it can be said that there are major factors that affecting speaking anxiety during English oral presentation skills of Thai students, the Faculty of Education in TSAI.
Building FL-Vocabulary Transferability through Semantic Boggle Fitriani Halimah; Lidiyatul Izzah
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol 2, No 2 (2020): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.2.2.79-86

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Semantic Boggle Game on building vocabulary transferability in foreign language students. The study was conducted in SMPN 177 Jakarta. The population in this study was all seventh-graders of which 7E of 35 students as the sample representative. The method used in this study was a quantitative method with a pre-experimental research design. In collecting the data, the writer used the students' pre-test and post-test. The data result indicates that the total students' pre-test scores are 2085 with an average score of 59,57. The total student's post-test score is 2745 with an average of 78,68. The results of the pre-test and post-test were calculated using a t-test. The calculation of the data result indicates that the t-count was 2,26 with t-table is 1,69 at the 0,05significance level. Therefore, this implies that the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. The writers then concluded that using Semantic Boggle Game in teaching vocabulary is effective to build students’ vocabulary transferability.
A Learning Analysis of EFL Students’ Debate Activity by Using British Parliamentary for Enhancing Speaking Ability and Critical Thinking Muhamad Sofian Hadi; Lidiyatul Izzah; Aulia Maharani
Alsuna: Journal of Arabic and English Language Vol 4 No 1 (2021): Linguistic and Teaching
Publisher : Prodi Bahasa Arab dan Lembaga Bahasa Institut Pesantren KH Abdul Chalim Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/alsuna.v4i1.1307

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Purpose - This research aims to analyze the speaking ability and critical thinking of the EFL students after conducting activities by using British Parliamentary. Design/methodology/approach - was descriptive research that explains the debate activity as one option for improving students' speaking ability and their critical thinking by concerning the data in fieldwork. The data was taken by analysis and interview. Findings/result - The research used a descriptive qualitative research design by collecting the data from the daily test of State Senior High School of 5 Bogor. The sample was thirty-six students and ten students as the sample from the interview activity. The final result that has been found from the research such as, 0 students (0%) scored are between 60-70, 15 students (41.7%) scored between 75-80, and 21 students (58.30%) scored between 85-90. Therefore, the success of the debate activity is determined by some requirements of the students in the class. Originality/value - The debate activity by using British parliamentary is one of the best solutions to make the students become more aware of the current issue and be brave to speak of their thought and improve their speaking ability. Paper type - Research paper